I have a horse who is gaited and am going to sell b/c I'm not experienced enough to handle him. I have had an offer for a trade for a 10 year old TB mare. Right now where my horse is at, all I have to pay for per month is hay (40). If I got this TB mare I'd have to move her (where my horse is now there's a stud.) I'd have to pay for hay (would get it for 27.50 at the new place) and feed ($ 7 per bag at 1 bag per week, $ 28 month.) + I'd be driving out daily and this new place is 5 miles more away. Thing that I'm feeling bad about/wanting advice on is that my husband is the one who pays for this seeing as I'm unemployed ... It'd be about $ 20ish more a month. Should I just sell my horse outright and give up on my dreams of being a horse owner for the sake of my husband not having to pay more? Please need help and advice!: (
MAKE THE TRADE. look i, m sure the new stable would appreciate a little extra help in exchange for 20 $ a month, and never NEVER hive up on your dreams, EVER!!
Good luck.
Don't give up on your dream, but do talk with him. If he knows what's coming and you tell him what you want, i'm sure he'll understand. Just make sure you do what he asks, wash dishes, clean, ya'know stuff like that. If your house is nice and you treat him good, i don't see y anyone would say no.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com But make sure you ride this new TB mare b/4 you buy her other wise, same old song and dance:)
I really don't think $ 20/month is going to be that big of a deal. If you still feel guilty about it, look for ways to save an extra $ 20 in household expenses each month. That should be easy - eat out less, pack your husband's lunch, take shorter showers, drop cable or extra phone services, clip coupons for grocery shopping, etc.
I don't mean to be rude but if you can't handle a gaited horse, you most likely can't handle a TB. Gaited horses are normally raised to be extremely gentle. I know there are exceptions but , still. Get a nice Quarter Horse or something cooler than a hot TB mare.
Why don't you go talk to your husband about this?
Or you know, actually sell your horse and get a gelding.
Why are you asking us and not your husband?
And honestly .. just get another gelding if you want ..
Alright, I don't think you should be buying another horse is you cannot even handle a horse. You don't really need to be super experienced to handle a horse, you need to be experienced to ride a horse.
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I think you need to learn how to handle a horse and your horsemanship skills, did you consider his teeth floats, vaccinations, deworme, tack and farrier visits?
There is no point in getting another horse if you can't handle a horse. Unless he is a very tempermental stallion that you cannot control whatsoever and he kicks and bites you etc.
But .. I am also with Ang on this one, so there is 2 sides for me. Also, an extra $ 20 won't be that big a deal I'm sure, unless you're both unemployed and really need the money.
You need to make a grown up decision and decide along with your husband if you are in a financial position to own a horse right now. Feed and hay are only 2 of the many expense's that a horse requires. You will need to have a farrier every 6 weeks, deworm every 8 weeks, vet bill for teeth and shots at least once a year and more bigger bills if the horse gets sick or hurt.
If you cant afford a horse right now, that does not mean you have to give up your dream. Find a place where you can trade work for lessons on a lesson horse. In the future when you are more stable financially you can once again own a horse.
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If you keep a horse when you cannot afford it, you are putting a strain on your family and cheating the horse ....
Someone said you should keep your husband happy by doing the dishes and keeping the house clean .. obviously this person is young because this is how you keep your parents happy not your husband. And for those of you that think 20 more dollars a month is not a big deal must also have your mommy and daddy paying your bills. There are a lot of people in this world that 20 dollars means the difference if they are going to eat this week or not so you need to grow up and respect this woman for trying to make a adult decision.
And for the person that said if you cant handle your horse on the ground you should not trade it for one to ride because if you should be able to handle any horse on the ground if you want to ride. .... You are obviously are young and have not been exposed to that many different horses .... there are many untrained hard to handle horses (excluding stallions) that are dangerous for anyone to handle let alone someone with little experience. But I have seen many beginners get along just find riding their nice well trained horses.
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com I understand the persons want and dream to own a horse only this may not be the best time in her life to do it. Hopefully you can find a place where you can work around horses volunteer, paid, or trade for lessons that will fulfill your dream for now. Good luck
