Why are horses so expensive??? :D

[hannabanana]

The list is never ending when it comes to horses, there is no such thing as spare money for yourself!!
. Livery
.Shoes
.worming
.dentist
.vet
. feed
.tack
etc....List is endless

My horse has a larger and more up to date wardrobe than me! I felt guilty the other day because I bought a dress from all saints in the sale even though I needed a new bridle....naughty me

 

[narkymare]

oh i know but arent they worth it

 

[Storminateacup]

I ve only got two bras and one of those is from Primark, the other Tescos.....!
My car is an antique - well almost.
My hubby cannot afford his Diving holidays and my new horse will need a saddle soon in a few weeks so theres no light at the end of the tunnel!
The list goes on and on.....

 

[Echo Bravo]

Slap on the wrist girl Most of my money goes on my animals, but don't they look good in their new slinky tack and rugs. Set rules for dressing. 1) long black skirt, doesn't matter whether it's dated, as we are going back to 40's and 50's anyway. 2) several slinky little tops to go with the above black skirt. 3) Dont what every you do wear your WELLIES under said skirt. I did and lucky for me the OH noticed as I was coming down the stairs

 

[devilwoman]

I ve only got two bras and one of those is from Primark, the other Tescos.....!
My car is an antique - well almost.
My hubby cannot afford his Diving holidays and my new horse will need a saddle soon in a few weeks so theres no light at the end of the tunnel!
The list goes on and on.....

2 Bras !!!!!! you lucky thing I have to wash and wear my 1 LOL and my work jeans double up as my field jeans, that also goes for t-shirts and trainers

Although my girls have lots of lovely rugs and plenty of different coloured numnahs etc,

 

[Echo Bravo]

2 BRAS you lucky bugger.

 

[dressedkez]

Maybe the service industry to the equine machinery, needs to wake up to the fact that we are in recession, so that supply chain needs to be more competitive? I am talking vets, farriers, saddlers et al - it is getting V tough out there, and many are throwing in the towel of horse ownership - adapt and reflect is my mantra!!

 

[hannabanana]

Ha your just as bad as me then when it comes to Bras! and they do look lovely in there new gear, just bought my boy a pink rug!! there worth every penny! Just been getting told off for wanting to spend birthday money on a new show jacket instead of myself XD

 

[narkymare]

agree - adapt and reflect


i have a fab tip to cut my hair so it always looks fab - really easy to do - loads of funky layers with one cut of the scissors - i dye it myself and wear minimal make up -
I cant afford to go out (and dont want to - who needs flipping hangovers) so only need joddys and tshirts ( and if i do go out(for a meal etc when compulsory with friends or family) i buy clothes eg jeggings and tops i can wear to the yard after lol)
I havent decorated since i bought my horse, not been on holiday either - but i am happier and more relaxed than ive been in years .
- My horse has everything he needs and more - hes my number one so who cares

 

[Echo Bravo]

BUT!!!!! the showjacket is for YOU, silly bat

 

[hannabanana]

Well, I actually where my Dads old football tops for riding (even though I hate football) Saves money on buying tops AND the arm pit vents keep me nice and cool on those hot summer hacks . And the majority of my decent clothes is primark with a few items from other shops that were in the sale.

Echo I know the jacket is for me, but its not for me according to my fashionista mother who decorates the whole house everytime a new issue of Ideal home comes out.

 

[Penny Less]

Further along the line of horse ownership you realise they dont NEED numnahs of several different colours,the latest rug, new shiny bridles. You dont need the latest jacket, boots etc. Everything ends up covered in mud, hair etc. Its YOU that WANTS them ! I cut right back on everything except food vets, shoes etc. Still have no money though!

Just pondering whether to keep my nappy horse as a field ornament because hes so sweet and sensitive !!

 

[hannabanana]

Further along the line of horse ownership you realise they dont NEED numnahs of several different colours,the latest rug, new shiny bridles. You dont need the latest jacket, boots etc. Everything ends up covered in mud, hair etc. Its YOU that WANTS them ! I cut right back on everything except food vets, shoes etc. Still have no money though!

Just pondering whether to keep my nappy horse as a field ornament because hes so sweet and sensitive !!

Oh I know, I dont have the money to just buy things because there nice XD, I bought the rug because I needed a new lightweight and there was a pink one available at a reasonable price. I need a new bridle because it is actually falling to bits!. Today my reins came undone at the buckle while on a hack! :O, horse then tried to run off with me when he noticed he was 'free', thankgod I got off quickly. And I need a showjacket because I dont have one

 

[Echo Bravo]

No you definately have your priorties right. 1) new bridle a must, safety dependeds on it. 2) doesn't your mother realise that you are letting your horse down, by turning out shoddy.ERGGHH!!!

 

[hannabanana]

No you definately have your priorties right. 1) new bridle a must, safety dependeds on it. 2) doesn't your mother realise that you are letting your horse down, by turning out shoddy.ERGGHH!!!

Exactly! New bridle is a must I think! No I dont think she does If only she understood! Shes a lovely women really, only time shes sour faced with me is when I give her a hug or sit on her setees in my haylage smelling clothes....Then she's not happy!

 

[Echo Bravo]

I'd buy a peg for her nose or can you desentatise by putting odour smelling clothes where she cann't find them and after awhile she will never notice. YUK!!YUK!!!

 

[Echo Bravo]

Actually thinking about it, my mum was just the same, not horsey so didn't understand. One day I mentioned old folks homes to her, as where would she like to go and do you know she now likes my horses and often asks about them

 

[hannabanana]

I'd buy a peg for her nose or can you desentatise by putting odour smelling clothes where she cann't find them and after awhile she will never notice. YUK!!YUK!!!

good idea, its funny how we horsey people dont notice the smell, I NEVER notice it

 

[hannabanana]

Actually thinking about it, my mum was just the same, not horsey so didn't understand. One day I mentioned old folks homes to her, as where would she like to go and do you know she now likes my horses and often asks about them

awww bless your mum! you've gotta love mums! Apart from that mine wants a one way ticket to switzerland when bum wiping becomes difficult, or when old people homes are mentioned .

 

[Show Girl]

I ve only got two bras and one of those is from Primark, the other Tescos.....!
My car is an antique - well almost.
My hubby cannot afford his Diving holidays and my new horse will need a saddle soon in a few weeks so theres no light at the end of the tunnel!
The list goes on and on.....

2 bras, I know exactly how you feel ! and neither of them fit properly and the wire is coming out of one. Also am sporting a nice range of hole riddled knickers, complete with knackered elastic ! Should really be a trip to M & S on pay day, but I'll be off to the saddlers to buy 3 new fly masks instead as my lot have ripped theirs to shreads - no consideration at all my lot

 

[Echo Bravo]

Lucky Show girl you have knackered elastic in you knickers what no safety pins(nappy size) well done and I'd go for the latest flymasks my 4 have them and they actually stay on They are American make(shudder) and about £21-25

 

[Show Girl]

Echo Bravo, one pair of knickers really let me down one - literally ! Went for a pub lunch with my mum, thought oh good I can dress up, so on goes only skirt (long black one) all going well, lunch lovely then it comes to my turn to go to bar and get drinks, buy drinks, turn round from bar and start to walk back, glass in each hand, when suddenly realised my knickers where moving downwards, what the hell do I do? probably the funniest walk anyone has ever seen had to clamp thighs and knees together and just move from the knees downwards, couldn't grab knickers through skirt cause have glass in each hand, by the time I got back to our table knickers were at my knees as the clamping hadn't really worked. All I can say is thank god I don't wear mini skirts !

 

[hannabanana]

Echo Bravo, one pair of knickers really let me down one - literally ! Went for a pub lunch with my mum, thought oh good I can dress up, so on goes only skirt (long black one) all going well, lunch lovely then it comes to my turn to go to bar and get drinks, buy drinks, turn round from bar and start to walk back, glass in each hand, when suddenly realised my knickers where moving downwards, what the hell do I do? probably the funniest walk anyone has ever seen had to clamp thighs and knees together and just move from the knees downwards, couldn't grab knickers through skirt cause have glass in each hand, by the time I got back to our table knickers were at my knees as the clamping hadn't really worked. All I can say is thank god I don't wear mini skirts !

This is seriously so funny! poor you! Well I had a knicker clear out today, I now have 8 half decent knickers including my magic knickers (from primark) and my 2 massive bridget jones knickers for my period days...yum yum!