Would you class horses as a luxury/hobby?

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I appreciate they are not a necessity to survive but to me a hobby constitutes something you enjoy to pass a bit of free time. My horse is very much my purpose in life. Most of my wages go on her, she's my pet, my friend, my project and most of the energy I possess goes into making the next small step with her. I think this is much more than a hobby, is that wrong? When my last horse was PTS and I was horseless for a few weeks I was lost and had nothing to focus on.

I don't see horses as a hobby or a luxury, I think I wouldn't be me if they weren't central to my life. Am I delusional? - Should I be thinking more about the 'important things' in life like the aims of the majority to get married and have babies? Shouldn't it be my right to earn enough to support one horse if I'm prepared to sacrifice other, more normal things that people expect to have? A bit random and whingey I suppose but just a thought, and I'm curious as to what sort of response i'll get.
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Well I am with you, my horses are my life and the reason to get up in the morning, unfortunatley 'work' gets in the way but is the means of paying for them
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There is no law to say that everyone has to get married and have babies - we are able to chose how we live our lives and if that means revolving them around horses then there's nothing wrong in that imo.
I have a similar attitude to my horse - he is my pet, my hobby and I spend all my money on him. I have chosen him over having children as I couldn't afford both!
 
i am married, with kids & have horses.

they are the only thing that keeps me close to being as sane as i can be.
 
To me, horses are a hobby. Of course it is different for me, because I don't own my own horse, but I always see it as a bit of fun. I don't ride atm cos I can't afford it whilst at university, and I miss it, but not to a massive extent, I just look forward to next time I get to ride.
I could never totally sacrifice my social life for a horse.
 
I'm completly with you KVS! My horse is my world, but I haven't a hubby or babies as am only 22 so I do wonder if it will change.
 
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Neither, mine are a business. I make my living from producing and selling horses.

We do have a few personal horses and they are nothing less than a huge indulgence.
 
Yes I feel lucky to be able to have and afford a horse as they are not a cheap hobby. But then I hardly ever buy clothes, don't go out drinking, have gym membership, have holidays abroad or smoke etc...so that is my choice and prefer it.
My horse is very special to me and keeps me sane! I am married but have no children and my animals are very important to me.
 
i am married with baby and again my horse keeps me sane - she is my independance, my time away and in that sense its indulgent. However after hubby and baby she is my world. And no we cant afford her but shes part of the family so we cope!
 
My horse is my hobby but she is also a BIG part of my life and takes a large percentage of my earnings but that's my choice. I'm not married, don't have kids and am doing what I enjoy. Might be self indulgent but why not, I'm working full time so why shouldn't I spend my money on what I want. Enjoy your horse/horses, don' feel guilty and so what if you choose not to get married and have kids - again it's your choice
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For me I'd say somewhere between a hobby and an essential - I work to be able to afford to do things with the horses, I am pretty new on the career ladder and the reason I want to climb is to be able to afford my own horse, but although the horses aren't my own I would be lost without them, not sure of the right words but horses connect with a part of me that I do feel lost without. They are certainly more than a straightforward hobby.
 
For me and hubby they are work, as we hire them out for carriage rides and all sorts of events.
 
I work to afford to be able to ride & keep my horses and they mean the world to me. On the other hand you have to keep some sort of perspective. If I had no money and couldn't afford to eat then they would have to go. In that respect they are a luxury along with mobile phones, TV's, broadband, etc, etc, etc
 
I can't imagine not having horses. Purchased my first horse in March last year atthe age of 22 and wouldnt look back.

I have had comments about getting married and having children, but to be honest I feel there is plenty of time. I am nearing the end of my nursing course and feel that riding and having Tyler is a way of relaxing. He is my child
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As with many people, most of my spare money goes towards him and wouldnt have it anyway.

Realise how lucky I am to be able to afford to own a horse and have the suport of my family.
 
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