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cantdecide1

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Hi, firstly I need to explain that Im not a new member but no one knows at the yard I am thinking of moving so dont want to rock the boat by being recognised on here. So sorry for doing it this way.

I have been on my yard for a long time, following a bad accident in the field my horse has had individual turnout, which I hate but he is safe. He isnt totally alone, there are horses all around him that he can touch. Its a small yard and I am the only person who rides, I never really see anyone else at all and Im getting really bored. It is becoming a chore :( I want to compete but I have no one to share that with. My horse can be difficult, I have no one to ride with but it is within walking distance with decent facilities and decent riding.

There is a nice yard, still small but theres other people on there!!! :D Its about 5 miles away, my friend is on there, they compete and ride all the time, pleasure rides etc etc, have a great social side to it too. Its the same money, facililities arent as good as I have, but better than most. Riding isnt as good. My horse will have company of 3 other boys with 24/7 turnout in summer if I want it, but I am also afraid as he seems brainless arround horses. He isnt nasty, just too friendly and doesnt seem to understand when they dont want to play etc and just stands there and gets battered!! There isnt an option of individual turnout longterm if it all goes wrong.

Friend will help in winter in the mornings.

I really dont know what to do for the best as if it all goes wrong theres no where that would accomodate my horse on individual turnout.

What would you do?
 
personally, i would speak to potential new YO and see if he/she would mind if you had some electric fencing to fence him off in case it all went wrong? Make sure you move the individual paddock round the field so the field doesn't get trashed etc. If the potential new YO is happy with the idea, i'd move :) I know how boring it gets when its just you on the yard all the time, no one to talk to, have a laugh, go for a hack and have a chat then, go to rides/competitions with you, it gets lonley. I used to be at a yard where there were only 3 liveries apart from myself, 2 of them didn't ride much and when they did all they'd do is walk. so i was always there on my own, it didn't matter that we had floodlit indoor and outdoor school, 24/7 turnout if wanted and indoor brick build stables. We moved, now we're at yard that we have a lovely balance at, we chat and during weekends we can go hack together but everyone goes to college/school or work so during the week you can just get on with it and go home or have a chat as well. It lovely. I don't have the indoor school anymore, and the outdoor isn't as good but the people make up for it :)
 
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Thanks for replying.
They have suggested I used electric fencing to segregate him for the first week or two but there isnt enough land for this to be a permanent arrangement.. not that I want that, but just in case it all went wrong.
I dont think I will be able to go back to my old yard if it does all go wrong.

Would travelling 5 miles put you off? I know loads travel further but I practically live on the doorstep at the moment, so it does seem daft.

Its a popular yard where my frind is, so I need to make a decision before the stable goes.
 
cantdecide1 said:
Thanks for replying.
They have suggested I used electric fencing to segregate him for the first week or two but there isnt enough land for this to be a permanent arrangement.. not that I want that, but just in case it all went wrong.
I dont think I will be able to go back to my old yard if it does all go wrong.

Would travelling 5 miles put you off? I know loads travel further but I practically live on the doorstep at the moment, so it does seem daft.

Its a popular yard where my frind is, so I need to make a decision before the stable goes.
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What about your friend coming to YOUR yard!!!?
 
nope, on a nice summers day you could bike to and from the yard to save on petrol, 5 miles isn't that far at all, my yard is 3.5miles away at the moment and i think this is really close. i used to be at a yard about 12miles from home and that wasn't bad either. 5 miles in my opinion is good :)
 
Im on a private yard who doesnt take on liveries. I just fell lucky years ago. Its a lovely place, Im just lonely and want some fun. I recently found someone to ride with locally but sadly her horse has injured itself and it isnt looking good for her coming sound again.

Also Friend is really happy where she is, its more local to her and she practically runs it, so I know what Im getting if I pluck up the courage to go :eek:
 
PingPongPony said:
nope, on a nice summers day you could bike to and from the yard to save on petrol, 5 miles isn't that far at all, my yard is 3.5miles away at the moment and i think this is really close. i used to be at a yard about 12miles from home and that wasn't bad either. 5 miles in my opinion is good :)
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Your right :) I think Im just finding excuses to stay miserable!
 
So he'll be turned out with 3 others? Would YO maybe go with the idea of having two and two instead? Your boy might get on better with one other rather than being in a mini herd of four? Sounds like you would be happier on the new yard, and if you don't try, you won't know! I'm the only one on our small yard with a rideable horse so know what its like. I just try to ride out with others and get out locally for lessons etc as I don't have transport either.
 
also you mentioned that your friend could help out during winter? then you don't have to worry about the bigger distance as even if it snows loads so you can't get to the yard your friend will be there, someone you know and who knows your pony, so you don't have to worry about that either as someone will be there to take care of him if you can't go down :) imagine how much fun you ponio will have going for fun rides with her/his friends, i'm sure he/she will appriciate the company also :) and at shows too! everything is more fun when your friends are around :)
 
Irishbabygirl .. Its seperated mares and geldings with 4 paddocks which they alternate. Im sure she will accomodate me as much as she can but the 3 boys are hers so she wont split them and tbh the amount of land wouldnt allow it. They cope fine and actually have more grass at the mo than my boy does.
I do feel for him being on his own although I know I will be a wreck putting him in with others again.
Dont you get lonely on your own all the time?

Pingpongpony.. I keep telling myself we both will have a great time if we move :) Just cant help worrying, he will not mix again. I know he wont be a problem as in nasty with the others, he loves other horses but is so stupid and in their faces.
 
try to find out what sort of personalities the geldings he'll be in with have? if there is a real dominant/bully one then be carefull but if they're all prety chilled and all that goes on is ears back or occasional nip then he should be fine.
if all else fails, sign him up to self defence classes :D
 
Could you not have a word with your yard owner and explain honestly? Say you love it there but long for some riding and competeing companions.. Say that you don't want to lose touch/upset them, and mention that it makes you nervous moving him from a set up that suits him so much... She may even mention that you could come back if it all goes wrong..?
 
Hi, thanks for replying.
Yes I was thinking of saying something like that. I help YO with their horses so they may be a bit miffed if I go.
Its so difficult to do the right thing but Im at the stage, I cant be bothered riding anymore and thats not like me. I know I should make the move, Im just worried sick about how my horse will mix.
 
PingPongPony said:
try to find out what sort of personalities the geldings he'll be in with have? if there is a real dominant/bully one then be carefull but if they're all prety chilled and all that goes on is ears back or occasional nip then he should be fine.
if all else fails, sign him up to self defence classes :D
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