I bought a horse about 5 months ago, and I keep her at my grandpas 420 acre land. Which is a 30 minute drive from my house. Recently some people I know bought a 18 acre acerage and will keep my horse there for free if I clean the barns and do chores. That is a 5 minute drive from my house. My horse would have way more room to run around at my grandpa's and she is really bonded with the other horses there. I don't want to be selfish and move her here just for me and make her unhappy. But I would see her way more often. What should I do?
2006-08-27 11:54:59 · 24 answers · asked by mary lynn 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
yes there is other horses there
2006-08-28 14:35:47 · update #1
yes there is other horses there
2006-08-28 14:36:23 · update #2
Try a week at the nearer site.
& a week back with UR grandpa.
I know it means more travelling 4 the horse, but if he knows he's going 2 C his friends, he should cope fairly well.
I'm trying 2 C it from the Horses perspective rather than just URs.
He'd proberly prefer 2 stay with his friends but U need a chance 2 C him 2.
Wish I could think of a better suggestion.
:)
2006-08-27 12:00:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tough one for you. You must have horses at the closer location in order to more your horse. Horses run in herds not by themselves. That is why sometimes you see a goat with one horse in the pasture. Keep in mind cleaning stalls and doing chores will take up more time than your 30 min drive. But at the same time your horse needs to bond with you. Daily grooming is health and feels good. As far as her friends at the other barn. It might take a month but your horse will adapt and be fine. Make new friends too. Don't worry about the move. Worry about the time spent on chores and the responsibility and tie down you will have.
2006-08-27 14:59:58 · answer #2 · answered by g_e_d1960 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would move the horse to the new place, provided there are other horses there for her to socialize with. Horses are herd animals and it's not a good idea to keep just one alone, if at all possible. The 18 acres is plenty for her to run around, and you might get to ride and work with her more often if she was 5 min. away. Good luck!
2006-08-27 13:20:54 · answer #3 · answered by jessanderin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on 420 acres do you even get to see her?
If you dont ride her and she's just a pasture horse, leave her where she is with her buddies.
if you DO ride her at least a couple times a week, move her closer and be sure to spend extra time with her the first couple months while she's adjusting into her new home. She will bond with the other horses in the new pasture.
If you notice after 3 months she's just not settling in, then take her back home to grandmas..don't force her to live where she's not happy just so you save 25minutes and a little gas.
2006-08-27 12:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by â? Phoebe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are willing to do the work that is needed for u to keep your horse on the property then i would leave her at ur grandpaps also 30 minutes really isn't too much of a drive and she is with horses that she likes, but horses bond all the time and she will be fine with the move it is really just up to u if you would want to work or not, because just because she is 5 minutes from your house that doesn't actually mean you'll be able to spend more time with you cause when you are at the barn you would be cleaning stalls and things, but when you go to your grandpaps u get to spend all the time with her.
2006-08-27 12:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should leave your horse where she is at now. It's only a 30 minute drive, which isn't far at all. Also, think about the amount of time you will spend at the new barn cleaning the stalls, feeding, etc - you will spend a ton of time doing all those chores which will probably take longer than 30min every time you have to do it. When you go to your grandpa's it's 30min and then you can spend all the time with your horse and you get to see your grandpa too.
2006-08-27 11:58:16 · answer #6 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Simply, you bought your horse for you. I have two VERY bonded mares who seperate fine and are happy when they visit if it makes you feel better. Thirty minutes gets to be a very long time when you have to drive there, catch her, saddle up, ride, untack, and drive home. And unless you have a wonder job time and gas will become more and more of a factor. If you really didn't want her closer you probably wouldn't have asked, you need someone to tell you not to feel bad about taking her from her friends. Room to run isn't much she'll mostly be grazing and chillin' with her new herd. Don't feel bad whatever choice you make. Good luck
2006-08-27 13:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your friend have horses? If so, your horse could bond with them. 18 acres is plenty of room to run. However, if your friend does not have other horses I would really think hard before moving it
2006-08-28 08:47:08 · answer #8 · answered by kmday1130 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A HORSE IS A PACK ANIMAL JUST LIKE DOGS AND HUMANS WE ALL NEED FREINDS AND OTHER HUMANS AROUND US, HORSES R NO DIFFERENT.
I WOULD SUGGEST THAT IF ANY OTHER HORSES WAS AT THE NEW PLACE TRY IT OUT , HOWEVER THE HORSE WOULD BE BONDED WITH THE OTHER HORSES AND IF THERE WAS NO OTHER HORSES AT UR FRIENDS PLACE THEN I THINK U WOULD SEE A CHANGE IN HER, FOR THE BEST THING TO DO IS KEEP HER WHERE EVER U WANT ASLONG AS THER IS COMPANIONS THERE FOR HER WHEN U R NOT THERE.
2006-08-27 12:02:45 · answer #9 · answered by stephen488@btinternet.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does the horse want to see you more often in exchange for never seeing the other horses EVER AGAIN? There's the question you need to answer. Not that it will make any difference as you seem to already have your mind made up.
2006-08-27 11:59:13 · answer #10 · answered by Grist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋