Well as some of you know, I've been hoping to get my own horse for the first time in the near future, but I haven't been sure when that would be - however, turns out, it may be sooner than I thought and I should have the money in Dec/Jan time!
The thing is, I know horses are a BIG commitment and I'm wanting to know if all of you with your own horses, were as prepared as you could have been.
I'm quite a party animal you could say and go out most weekends, though I'm very quickly getting bored of going into town and most of the time end up having a few drinks at my house with friends and end up staying in which is fine! But I couldn't imagine ever having time to do this after finishing work at 6pm, then seeing my horse, and going home getting ready etc.. I used to do that a few years ago with my share horse, but I'd be done at the stables by 7 and that was without riding - so the circumstances were quite different. I know you can make time for everything if you want it enough, but after a day of working in a nursery I don't think I'd have the energy to go out and party! :redcarded: So I'm guessing that's a good thing that I'm not as bothered to go out anymore? Maybe I'll appreciate the odd night out I do have? (I feel like I'm having a baby or something! :giggle
I'm actually really looking forward to getting my own horse as I think it will put me into a nice change of lifestyle. I've had a good few years of spending all of my money on drinking and nights out, and am looking forward to just putting my hard earned money into something that's worth it, and with a fresh head in the morning too! :giggle:
Sorry for the lengthy post but if any of you have any tips you could pass on I'd really appreciate it. I'm 20 years old so am far from knowing all I need to and would be greatful for the experienced advice! :smile:
The thing is, I know horses are a BIG commitment and I'm wanting to know if all of you with your own horses, were as prepared as you could have been.
- Is there anything you wish you'd have done or got before your horse arrived?
- Anything in particular you would/wouldn't have gone for when looking for your 'perfect' horse?
- Was the commitment bigger than you had thought? Did you have to stop other things to look after your horse?
I'm quite a party animal you could say and go out most weekends, though I'm very quickly getting bored of going into town and most of the time end up having a few drinks at my house with friends and end up staying in which is fine! But I couldn't imagine ever having time to do this after finishing work at 6pm, then seeing my horse, and going home getting ready etc.. I used to do that a few years ago with my share horse, but I'd be done at the stables by 7 and that was without riding - so the circumstances were quite different. I know you can make time for everything if you want it enough, but after a day of working in a nursery I don't think I'd have the energy to go out and party! :redcarded: So I'm guessing that's a good thing that I'm not as bothered to go out anymore? Maybe I'll appreciate the odd night out I do have? (I feel like I'm having a baby or something! :giggle
I'm actually really looking forward to getting my own horse as I think it will put me into a nice change of lifestyle. I've had a good few years of spending all of my money on drinking and nights out, and am looking forward to just putting my hard earned money into something that's worth it, and with a fresh head in the morning too! :giggle:
Sorry for the lengthy post but if any of you have any tips you could pass on I'd really appreciate it. I'm 20 years old so am far from knowing all I need to and would be greatful for the experienced advice! :smile:
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