Which would you sell or both ??

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A. lightly backed youngster - needs re-starting this year after her winter off - just over 4 not done much as I have been in plaster most of the time I have owned her - but I have backed her and ridden her away she is very bright, irish sportshorse - very fussy - has a hot temper, but tantrum over and done with in a heart beat.

B. Established dressage horse - fabulous schoolmaster - been out of competative life for a few years - due to my injury - nice person - needs one to one attention and is not good at being turned out in the rain - !

Reason - I am still not fit after my injury over 18 months ago... all I am doing is paying out for them to be looked after and ridden by professionals - and tbh - I think that there is little hope for me to get back on them this year - if ever.

So just going through the thought process - but which one would you let go or would you sell both and if I ever get riding again buy something similar ?
 
Depending on the age of the schoolmaster I would sell the youngster. If you can get back on I think you would be better off with something that is already established, is less prone to tantrums and allows you just to get on and start having fun.

Saying that, if you feel that you could emotionally cope, then selling both may be a better option financially.
 
well, being as its only 3rd Jan and you don't think you'll be able to ride either this year, I would be inclined to put them both up for sale, and see what happens. A year is a long time to be paying out for livery and professional riding, and when you get riding again you can get something to really suit your needs......
 
3Beasties said:
Depending on the age of the schoolmaster I would sell the youngster. If you can get back on I think you would be better off with something that is already established, is less prone to tantrums and allows you just to get on and start having fun.

Saying that, if you feel that you could emotionally cope, then selling both may be a better option financially.
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Thank you beastie.... not sure if i will manage as been in tears most of the day as the little fattie welshie is going on permant loan tomorrow ! secretly hope that it wont work out and he will be home after a week or two :)
 
I really feel for you OP, what an awful situation to be in :(
If I was in your position I think I'd sell the youngster. Your schoolmaster sounds more reliable and you will be safe on him/her when/if you are ready to get back on
 
webble said:
Youngster and get a part loaner for the other one
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I have sort of thought that - but then think it wont hurt the youngster if she does nothing for another year - if I am going to keep her for ever.... and to help with the costs then if i could part loan the dressage horse - it would help toward his costs and get him worked foc and give him the one to one attentin he needs....and allow me to keep them :)
 
Then perhaps your first move could be to look for a reliable, capable sharer. I'd expect there are lots of people looking for this type of opportunity.x
 
stormox said:
well, being as its only 3rd Jan and you don't think you'll be able to ride either this year, I would be inclined to put them both up for sale, and see what happens. A year is a long time to be paying out for livery and professional riding, and when you get riding again you can get something to really suit your needs......
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Exactly this , toouch money to fork out. Sell then start again when time is right.
 
Daytona said:
Exactly this , toouch money to fork out. Sell then start again when time is right.
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I am scared if I sell them then that is perhaps the end of a lifetime involvement with horses - ok I will still own the little fattie - and I will own little lad - but I think me and little lad are both going to be out to pasture from now on.

I have fought and fought this decision and whilst I have happily paid out and paid out - my leg is getting worse instead of better. Waiting to see another specalist - but the facts are on the line - I need an operation to recover and I will be out of the game (if everything goes well) of riding at any competency for at least 12 to 16 months :(
 
I would put them both up for sale and keep the one that doesnt sell quickly

If I had to choose i would sell the older horse, the youngster can wait a year or so and sounds cheaper to keep, pour some money from the sale in to her education and she will only increase in value - it will continue to give you an interest
 
I would sell the youngster and put the schoolmaster on loan.

I wouldnt risk that in a years time you still wont be riding, and the baby is then another year older, done nothing and will be worth less than he is now.
The older horse may be safer to get back on if you improve a little, I personally would want to be fully fit before getting on a youngster.

Tough decision either way but you have to trust your gut instinct!
GD x
 
Sell the youngster - after a major injury you will not be strong enough to ride and produce that for many months. Keep the older one as hopefully that will help you get started again and give you something to aim towards during your recovery. If you can find someone to share all the better. Good luck - I have been in your position and it is very important when you get to ride again to have something sane and on your side. Sorry no youngster!
 
get a sharer for the schoolmaster and turn the youngster away on dirt cheap grass livery for a year? It wont hurt the youngster and a sharer with free rein to ride whenever should cover the costs of the schoolmaster :)
 
I agree I would find a sharer for the older horse plus maybe think about full loan to stay at current yard. Just a thought, but would you have any interest in having the youngster broken to drive? Might be a good alternative to riding for you once you're more healed if riding is still difficult
 
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