When's a good time for a new horse?

highstepper · 06-10-08, 09:14 AM

I lost my guy four months ago to old age. I'd had him for fifteen years. I will always miss him but think I may be ready to find a new friend. I just feel like I'm cheating on him or something silly like that, just by thinking of getting a new horse. Any advice?

Mick · 06-10-08, 02:17 PM

The only person who can know if you are ready or not is you yourself.

If you feel that you are ready to start moving on, get a new horse.

Should you be uncertain still, just wait a while longer until you can manage it.

eeyore · 06-11-08, 12:31 PM

The grieving process is multi stepped and can take 5 or more years to complete for some people. Maybe try leasing a horse for just a month and see how it goes before committing to a purchase?

06-10-08, 09:14 AM	When's a good time for a new horse? Post #1 (permalink)
highstepper Member Join Date: 06-02-08 Posts: 26	When's a good time for a new horse? I lost my guy four months ago to old age. I'd had him for fifteen years. I will always miss him but think I may be ready to find a new friend. I just feel like I'm cheating on him or something silly like that, just by thinking of getting a new horse. Any advice?

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06-10-08, 02:17 PM	When's a good time for a new horse? Post #2 (permalink)
Mick Member Join Date: 06-02-08 Posts: 25	The only person who can know if you are ready or not is you yourself. If you feel that you are ready to start moving on, get a new horse. Should you be uncertain still, just wait a while longer until you can manage it.

06-11-08, 12:31 PM	When's a good time for a new horse? Post #3 (permalink)
eeyore Member Join Date: 06-01-08 Posts: 25	The grieving process is multi stepped and can take 5 or more years to complete for some people. Maybe try leasing a horse for just a month and see how it goes before committing to a purchase?

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