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Post by eskimo on Dec 28, 2007 14:43:25 GMT 1
If you're really really worried about the land then don't do it!! But you do say you have all the other factors acounted for so it's just the land. Ive turned down the chance of 2 great horses this year due to my land so i know what your going through. But i also don't have enough time for 4 horses really so that was another thing that stopped me also. I always said i would never go over 3 horses & i'm sticking to it lol.. So i guess if it's your dream horse & you have the time, but are just slightly worried about the land then i would go for it. Fate has a funny way of sorting out problems & if it's meant to be it will & if not then that was also meant. Also if you really want the horse you will find a way to resolve your grazing issue. I know when i really want something i will move heaven & earth to make it happen. Good luck Joto.
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Post by sara on Dec 28, 2007 14:46:23 GMT 1
Personally I'd go for it, as I think you may regret it if you don't
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Post by Vicky&Beenie on Dec 28, 2007 15:29:37 GMT 1
GO FOR IT!! it may not be very manegeable but who cares! something always works out in the end
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Post by jill on Dec 28, 2007 15:53:36 GMT 1
If your main concern is the land (and it sounds like it is) write down all your options, starting with loaning out one of the existing ones, to renting further land, to managing what you do have differently and any others. I currently have 6 horses and ponies on just 3 acres for the winter - I treat it as an exercise area and provide all the fodder that they need, so I can get away with it. And I accept that it will get poached, don't stress about it, but repair it in spring. If some or most of what you have are natives they probably need very little anyway. Check out the feasable options and see which if any you are prepared to go with in order to accommodate another one. If you want it badly enough you will find a way or a compromise or whatever.
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Post by joto on Jan 2, 2008 17:48:51 GMT 1
I ummed and arred then went to view horse, and for various reasons decided against purchase.
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Post by butterfly on Jan 2, 2008 18:03:54 GMT 1
I was going to say ... go and see the horse and you will know the answer
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Post by calamity on Jan 2, 2008 18:04:56 GMT 1
Have you considered passing one of the others on? Is there one in your herd who would be happier with someone else? I only say this as I had a pony who was not being ridden and was getting depressed. She is now with a young girl and having so much fun. We have to think of them as well as ourselves. Try to be as practical as you can while satisfying that need for this horse.
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Post by eeyoreluva on Jan 2, 2008 18:07:17 GMT 1
GO FOR IT! you might regret not getting it! if you get it and dont want it you can allways sell it again!
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Post by joto on Jan 2, 2008 20:29:38 GMT 1
Just proves people dont read threads! see my post 3 posts back.
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