Horsey money saving hints? (merged)

bouncydog1

Sooo true Trudij. But would we be without them? Certainly not - if I wake in the night and it's cold and windy I wonder if she needs another rug - husband has "suggested" that he might have an allowance similar to that spent on horse. DD and I have convinced him that her needs come out of the housekeeping - bedding bales = sheets:rotfl:Horse feed = groceries:rotfl: Rugs = essential clothing - and anyway he wouldn't want people to thing he was mean:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: (He's still working out what that one means)!!!

Have a great season all!

Phyzelda

http://www.trotonline.co.uk/forum/index.php I like this forum, but not used it for a while.

I got a really nice rug from http://www.evisonequine.co.uk/evison/home.php however they are also on eBay. However for £5 off when you spend over £40 use this code YHL

trudij

bouncyd!!! wrote: »

Sooo true Trudij. But would we be without them? Certainly not - if I wake in the night and it's cold and windy I wonder if she needs another rug - husband has "suggested" that he might have an allowance similar to that spent on horse. DD and I have convinced him that her needs come out of the housekeeping - bedding bales = sheets:rotfl:Horse feed = groceries:rotfl: Rugs = essential clothing - and anyway he wouldn't want people to thing he was mean:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: (He's still working out what that one means)!!!

Have a great season all!

oh heck yes - ive been down to see a stallion possibly to send mine to in the next few weeks, and I keep thinking "willl she like him??" and other such stupiditiy !!! Take her rugs off and spend the rest of the time wondering if shes cold - leave them on and spend it worrying that shes too hot.... :rotfl:

Emma_M_2

I normally buy off robinsons, but also preloved have a horse section which can sometimes have some good bargains on!!

Horseyluver98

I really want a pony but I understand we cant afford one,i go horse riding twice a month and go to HAPPA(you can check the charities board and check the Horses and ponies protection association).Where I groom my adopted horse,i have been doing this for 3 years.But when I went to my local CountryWide store,i noticed an ad for a sharer,i have replied and my mum(she's on MSE)and we have to phone her this week,im very excited,I know loads and loads about horses,i read about them and stuff like that,im sure I can do this right,but i want to know,am i old enough,because Im only 12.:Aand im sensible around horses and know what to do,but am i doing the right thiong by taking 1 step towards my deperate(expensive)dream?

Horseyluver98

I really want to own a pony of my own but it is very expensive so I cant,i cant afford to loan a horse either,but i do riding lessons twice a month.And i go to my local pony rescue centre to groom my adopted horse Adella.I also read lots about horses,and I am knowledgeable about them.But when I went to get some more dog food at my local CountryWide store and noticed an ad for a SHARER for a pony that is perfect for me,it's the same size and age(maybe a bit older) as the pony i ride at the moment,and My mum has got to phone her up again for a visit to be arranged,am I taking the right steps to follow my dream of becoming a pony owner? i would gratefully appreciate feedback,thanks.:rotfl:

POSSETTE

Sounds good for you..just check out all the vet bills you will be going halves on i presume.
insurance also i presume. good luck

purplepardalis

Of course you are. As long as you have lots of support in the horsey people around you then you'll be fine! It's good to be at a yard with a few other people that can help you if need be. Make sure the pony is right for you as well, don't just get carried away with the excitement. You need to be confident in handling him\her as well as confident whilst on top.

Also, ensure that you can fulfil what the owner is looking for - for example, the number of days they want you to do. And make sure the conditions of riding are acceptable. Are you allowed to hack out? To school? To go to shows when they don't want to?

And the money part - how much per month? Share of vet and farrier? What are the costs of worming and other routine medication? And clipping?
A hardier native breed will cost you less but can be just as much fun than a finer breed i.e. Arab type

There are lots of people looking for sharers so if this one isn't right then there will be another that is.

Just make sure you keep up your lessons as well!

Good luck

trudij

Completely agree with the above. Just make sure how much (if anything!) you are going to be asked to contribute - and that you and horse are suited.

Have fun !!!!

Wine_of_the_World

There are always people looking for sharers, and it can be a really great way of getting many of the benfits of having your own pony, without all the work and costs.

One main consideration would be how you will get to the stables. Will you be relying on your parents to drop you off and pick you up? Reliability is a very important factor for the horse owner. How do your parents feel about always having to drop off and pick you up?

Are there any stables in cycling distance from where you live? If there are a few definatly consider putting a notice up yourself in the local tack shop staying you are looking for a share, the type of pony you are looking for etc.

I have owned and also shared. When I shared I paid a set amount per month. This was much easier than trying to divide every cost up and made it easier for budgeting. If your parents arent horsey then this may apeal to them too.

Also, be very honest about your experience. Dont try to pretend you have done more than you really have.

Another thing you should consider is you own personal injury and personal liability insurance. If fact your sharer may instist on it.

Good luck and have fun.