horse/mule separation question

[seminolewind]

I am moving my horse to a boarding barn because I have no one to ride with here. My horse and mule have lived in the back yard for 3 years. I can't afford to board the mule. Does anyone have thoughts or opinions on this? My DH is giving me the guilts, but the board is steep, and I can't board both. And I really want to ride with others.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Why not put an ad up on craigslist to meet people at a gathering place (McD's, Tractor Supply), somewhere where other people will be around if necessary. If someone should reply, see if they would like to join a "riding" club or something like that that meets up every so often to ride and shoot the breeze.

 

[toletiquesbysam]

I'm siding with your DH on this one, if they've been together for 3yrs and you take 1 away the other is going to be very sad/lost without the other!

 

[chickenzoo]

Well Karen............ you just need to move up here...... I need someone to ride with and there are lots of trails going to waste... LOL

 

[joedie]

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I have to agree.

 

[seminolewind]

okay, I guess I'll have to put it off until I sell her. Anyone want to buy a mule?

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

Idk I suppose I tend to be less sensitive to that kind of thing...but IMO if they are going to be separated eventually why wait? I dont think waiting longer will make it any easier on either of them and your horse will probably really enjoy the added time with you enjoying riding.

 

[Cara]

The mule most likely won't be alone if she waits until she's sold.