My updated decision on selling Yogi...

[WP~Paint]

I have been thinking...I need another job to keep Yogi, but it's hard to find one and I only want a couple nights a week, but with this economy, finding a job is hard. Plus, if I have another job, it would take time away from seeing Yogi. I also got to thinking about the future. I will graduate college in two years, that means, a new job, I will have to have new car, I hope mine can make two more years, and then I will probably move out of home and get my own place or get married, which ever comes first. I also have school loans to think about too. If I were to sell Yogi, and the trailer and everything else, I could probably pay a quarter to half of the loans I have now, which in turn will make life easier after I graduate. I almost think I am losing interest. I love him to death, but hate driving up there, it takes a quarter tank just about, and that's hard on the money situation, the girl that is supposed to live there (she moved out with her new boyfriend to Chicago, so her dad takes care of the horse's) is telling me pretty much that I can't take people up to ride, I guess I have been taking too many people up there. I had a larger group one day, but here dad was nice and friendly and didn't say anything about it. And her and her dad always say different stuff, I'm tired of boarding, I want him on my own land. That's another thing, to find a place with land after I graduate is going to be hard. I think it would be better for me now, in my situation and espically for later in life...Am I crazy or would this be the right thing to do. I love Yogi, but I feel like he should have an owner who can give him more time. If he was on our own land it would be easier, but he's not, so it's hard. Please someone tell me I'm not crazy!

[Lakota's Pet]

I don't think you are crazy at all. I think you are looking at the situation very rationally, and making the best decision for both of you. I know if you sell him that you'll miss him, and watching him go will be hard, but just remember you may be able to get him back or find another that you really click in the future when the circumstanses are better. So no you're not crazy, you are making a very mature decision.

[FatSpottedAppy]

You are not crazy, I had very similar thoughts about "growing up," going to college, having children, not having time or money for my boys and I almost put Prodigy up for sale. But I couldn't bring myself to do it and I still think I'm crazy for keeping him but.. he's my baby and he's only here because of me. I just plan on finding someone to lease one of my two eventually if it comes to the point of where I don't have enough time for them.

Just go with your gut and make sure there will be no regrets if you do sell him. If you're losing interest and it's a big PITA to go see him, then yes.. it is probably more fair to him that you sell him. But if there is a little voice somewhere that is saying 'don't sell him, it will work out,' then find out how. Whatever you decide it will be for he best..

[farmers_wife]

I dont think you are crazy. I think you are using your brain and making what is the best decision for you and your horse. That is smart. Maybe you can do a buy back. Like if someone has him and they go to sell him you have first choice to buy him back. So in 5yrs they are looking for something different and it works for you at the time to take him back. Just an thought. Good luck.

[quest]

Although a hard decision I think you are making a wise choice. Sadly, as amazing of a horse Twilight is, I had to make the choice to sell her as well- for financial reasons. You are thinking about your financial obligations and your future, there is certainly nothing wrong with that, and trust me, I know how much a long commute sucks to see your favorite four legged friend and I always feel bad when i don't see my ponies as often as I like.

[Steelhorserider]

You are using your head and making some very tough choices. It sounds like you have already made up your mind. If you do sell him now then you will have plenty to time to find him a great new home without worry about the financial crunch causing you to have to move him quickly.

[WP~Paint]

I am going to call a neighbor across the lake and see if she will let me put Yogi there and my mom works with a lady who was moving her horses and was going to see how much it would be and if I could even board there. I have decided if he doesn't come back to my town, I'm going to sell him. I asked my dad this morning if he and my mom would split board with me. It's going to be hard for me to have two jobs, see him and work with him, do school work and have a life. My mom thinks I need a second job, but If they can split the board I will be ok. I'll keep you guys updated. This is a hard decision!

[zoel_222]

I don't think you should have to rely on your parents to split the board. You're an adult and it's not their horse it's your horse. They can't support you financially forever. If money is the issue and you think you really want to keep him then get the second job. If you think your horse is taking too much away from your regular life, or your regular life is taking too much away from your horse then I think you should sell him. It's a hard decision but you need to think what's best for the horse. If you rarely get out to see him and when you do and going there feels like a chore, I think that kind of speaks for itself.

[WP~Paint]

So, I think I have decided to sell him...I don't want to, but with school and everything, I think it's best. I want to find him a home where he will be used to his potential. I hate that I don't do much with him anymore...I also am thinking ahead to the future and it will be super hard to keep him later...If I move to the town I go to school in it's going to cost about 300 a month to board him...I am going to have to get a new car after I graduate and then will be moving away from home, so to pay an extra 300, will be super hard! I know I will miss him, but I feel that deep down, it is the right thing to do.

[dame_wolf]

You have to do whats right for you and for him. I know you will find him a good home!

[WP~Paint]

Yah, he won't go to just any home...and I will have a buy back contract made up so that way if they sell him, I have a chance to get him back...I'm kinda upset right now about it, but finding a second job in this economy is going to be hard and with out it I can't afford him...But even if I could I don't get up there enough to give him the attention he needs. It'll make me upset, but I know it's the right thing to do.

[WP~Paint]

I posted him for sale on a local board and got two hits for the tack and trailer, but I told them that until the horse is sold, the tack and trailer can't be sold. I'll need the tack for him and the trailer to haul him if i have too. I sent some of the most recent pics I have, and told them about him. I will also be doing a buy back contract, in case they sell him, I can have him back...Most people that see him fall in love, so most likely he will be a pet for life...but I think he deserves his chance to shine, and since I didn't really grow up with horses and don't have money to show, nor is he on my own land, it seems time to let him go onto bigger and better things! I hope it all works out for him. I will keep in touch with the owners and request pics too. If someone wants the horse, they are going to have to be nice people and take good care of him.