I loaned my lovely Connemara gelding out while I was pregnant.
The loan is due to end at Easter and he will be coming back to me. I have always ridden and had horses, in the last few years due to work commitments I've had to keep them on full livery and only ride at weekends. I live in London, my normal livery bill is around £160 per week.
He is happy where he is on loan, the turnout is great and he is ridden almost daily - he's been doing well at the local riding club. He is much loved.
I am torn as to whether to bring him back, I now have a baby to look after, and it'll be great at first I can stick him on DIY and me and the baby can go the yard with me during the week, but in October I'll be back at work, the baby will be in full time nursery.
I don't want to end up not seeing my baby at weekends because I'm up at the yard, and I will have to go, because turnout is limited in winter and he will have to be ridden to keep him sane. I'm in two minds as to whether to bring him back, or if I should do a deal with his loaners. I know they would buy him if I offered..
Have any of you taken a horse back after pregnancy - or given up a horse when children came along? How did you cope? What did you do?
Any thoughts/suggestions would be great - thanks!
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Getting loan pony back after pregnancy?
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TheCokeMachine · 09/01/2012 17:47
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