I've been toying with this thought for awhile. I love my mares, and while I have so far and can continue to care for them, my finances are so very carefully balanced, payday is always stressful, and I have to buy a car soon which makes things even more difficult. Without having a car now, it's very difficult to get out and see them, and I beat myself up over it every day.
The plans I had roommate wise for when my lease was up in August fell through. Some of you may remember all the drama I have had with awful roommates, and if I can't continue to live with this one, [the only one I have ever actually liked] I'd really rather live alone.
The thing I'm struggling most with is the guilt. Ricci is almost 21, so still full of life, but I feel awful at the thought of giving her up when she's already lived most her life without stress and well cared for. She is currently out of work, we've had some battles with her feet, but I am confident that with consistent monthly trims, she will be sound again, at least for light, pleasure work. I do fear it will be difficult to find a home that will keep to this, though, and who would not work her too early as her lameness is currently very subtle.
Gracie is a tough mare that will require a very stern handler who won't be intimidated easily. She is a frustrating mare to work with, but once you figure her out, she is a joy to ride.
I just don't know. I'm not in a rush, and I would work 20 hours a day before I just give them to anybody. I also have no problem keeping them through winter as they would be hard to place now. There is also always the option of working more and pigeon-holing money, but then I worry about spending time with them. Maybe if I work my *** into the ground this winter, when they usually get time off anyway, I can make something work. I would also consider surrendering them to the humane society I work at. I could be sure of a good home that way, they would be cared for until rehoming, and worse case scenario, could be humanely euthanized if they couldn't find a home.
This is all very difficult to wrap my head around. I am currently 60/40 on selling. I'd love your input, give me all the options you can think of that would allow me to keep them, any good reasons not to sell, etc. Just be gentle, this is already a very sensitive and tender subject for me and I simply cannot handle any harsh criticism right now. Thanks in advance.
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The plans I had roommate wise for when my lease was up in August fell through. Some of you may remember all the drama I have had with awful roommates, and if I can't continue to live with this one, [the only one I have ever actually liked] I'd really rather live alone.
The thing I'm struggling most with is the guilt. Ricci is almost 21, so still full of life, but I feel awful at the thought of giving her up when she's already lived most her life without stress and well cared for. She is currently out of work, we've had some battles with her feet, but I am confident that with consistent monthly trims, she will be sound again, at least for light, pleasure work. I do fear it will be difficult to find a home that will keep to this, though, and who would not work her too early as her lameness is currently very subtle.
Gracie is a tough mare that will require a very stern handler who won't be intimidated easily. She is a frustrating mare to work with, but once you figure her out, she is a joy to ride.
I just don't know. I'm not in a rush, and I would work 20 hours a day before I just give them to anybody. I also have no problem keeping them through winter as they would be hard to place now. There is also always the option of working more and pigeon-holing money, but then I worry about spending time with them. Maybe if I work my *** into the ground this winter, when they usually get time off anyway, I can make something work. I would also consider surrendering them to the humane society I work at. I could be sure of a good home that way, they would be cared for until rehoming, and worse case scenario, could be humanely euthanized if they couldn't find a home.
This is all very difficult to wrap my head around. I am currently 60/40 on selling. I'd love your input, give me all the options you can think of that would allow me to keep them, any good reasons not to sell, etc. Just be gentle, this is already a very sensitive and tender subject for me and I simply cannot handle any harsh criticism right now. Thanks in advance.
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