The last 3 weeks have dumped me on my arse (physically and emotionally) and perhaps it's time to take stock.
We have 4 horses here, including 2 youngsters (2 and 3yr old) and a tricky young mare.
I think my riding is good enough to train these horses, but I'm not sure it's realistic or that I'm up to the extra complications that come with young horses. I love them all, especially Remy who is my "boy", but I don't think I can do it. I want to, but don't think I can.
I tell myself I can buy a lovely schoolmaster, something totally reliable, with some talent that I can enjoy, perhaps that's the answer.
So many people have said that it would be very easy to get a buyer for Remy, but it's never been an issue before.
At what age does one have to start making sensible decisions? Perhaps the answer is- at my age.
4 comments:
When your two-legged children reach the age that, to explore their full potential, they must leave you, it will be just as hard.
This is just a cross-roads, not a dead-end.
Follow your instincts.
Only you know (or will know) the answer to your questions. If you can decide what you want to do, the plan for how to do it will come. I have 5 horses, one is retired, and confront some of the same issues you do - I'm getting older and several of the horses are very hot and tricky to ride - and my younger daughter is leaving for college next fall so one less person to assist with the practical aspects of horse care. There is no right or wrong decision - there's only the decision that is right for you.
Di,it's not your age but your capacity. Your heart for your babies is huge but the time they take is enormous and this begs a decision.
I felt dreadful letting Fidge go but it has truly worked out well.As Kate says, only you can know but we're here to support you whatever.
i can't offer any advice ....
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