how far away is your horse?

I live in SoCal and I can't find boarding that isn't 45mins to an hour (damn this traffic...) away. It got me to thinking, how far is everyone from their horse? Is it crazy for me to think of even bringing him out here (I'm here for school) when I am going to have to drive so far to see him, or is it manageable? I have been driving to see a horse I'm riding to exercise for someone about the same distance, and every time I am driving there I think to myself "Wow, this is a LONG way!" but on the way home I'm always so happy that I think its worth it.
Plus, it's nice to get out of the city....

How far is everyone from their lovies? :)

I really sympathize with everyone that has to drive a long distance. We're lucky that our mares are right here at home with us.
At least for our friends that have to board, there are 3 good stables within 5 miles.

Chinga's less then 5 minutes away so its great!

Currently mine are 7 miles from me but plans are to move closer, within 3 miles of where they are.

mine are right outside my house

im about half an hour, which doesnt seem too bad, expect when its snowy/icy & the roads arent plowed. its does suck to not have your horses right next store...i totally sympathize with you ! i used to live in chicago & my barn was over & hour away...it was also the days before ipass & we had to pay a ton of tolls

I am able to have mine at home with me :) I do feel for some people that board. I know a friend of mine has her's boarded almost 2 hours away and she drives it everyday to go see them. We are a very small town and most people that own horses own land so no one really boards but some new people that are moving in here are wanting to own horses and having to board them it they just can't seem to find anything.

My boy is about 20 mins away so not that far at all

When I first moved here, I was a Working Student at a fabulous barn for 2 years, which was a half hour drive away. I drove an hour a day and my Hubby and I swore that we'd never board a horse again, that far away. lol.

When my Hubby lost his job due to the economy, I couldn't conintue to be a working student and had to get a job, so that meant, no more working for board and lessons - so I had to move my guy.

I moved him to a farm that was 5 minutes away. My MIL's farm to be exact. It was great at first. He was quite happy though, being out in pasture 24/7, but we were missing out on lessons, access to other riders and we both got depressed. We went from a huge barn where we rode everyday, trails, lessons, schooling, activities and were surrounded by tons of other riders just like me - to nothing.

So I moved him to another facility, that was about 15 mintues away I think? Wasn't at all as advertised and I was better off at my MIL's farm. Regreting the move, I started to search for somewhere else.

LOL - where are we now? At another very large barn *now that both Hubby and I are working full time, plus I work another part time job on the weekends* I was able to afford to get back into the swing of things. Love my new barn, absolutely fabulous and amazing to be back in the social aspect of riding and the barn atmosphere - which is...... 1/2 hour drive away.

HA HA HA HA!

But the drive doesn't matter. I am so happy at my new barn. I LOVE the people, I made friends right away and was warmly welcomed. They have so many shows/acitivies going on, and amazing coaches, and I absolutely love it.

The moment I show up at the barn and walk into the isle way, I have people shouting my name and kids running up to me to hug me. It doesn't matter what time of day I go out, there is always someone there who is riding as well and that makes it nice.

Someone is always willing to help, I'm always reaching out to help others and it's great.

It is well worth the 1/2 hour drive.

I'm about 15 minutes away, it's not too bad