Would you do it?

[mlle_beau]

I had posted on here before about possibly half-leasing one of the arabian mares, but that didn't work out, the horses seemed fine but the owner wasn't. So I pretty much gave up and said it must not be in the cards right now.

Then yesterday I had a girl e-mail me. She has a young Irish sport horse mare who she is starting in dressage and I think will eventually be used in eventing. She is boarded at a place with an indoor arena, an outdoor, and access to trails, which is great. I've taken lessons at that stable before so I am somewhat familiar with it.

But the only problem is that I had set my limit at no further than 10 miles from my house and this place is 16 miles from me. So I'd be paying about 50 dollars a month just for gas, plus I'd pay $75 a month for the half-lease and $140 a month for my once a week lessons. Overall it would be $15 less than what I'm paying right now for 2 lessons a week, not counting the price of gas to drive to the place where I take lessons. (I pay for the lessons and my dad pays for the gas, but if I leased a horse I'd have to pay him for the gas to get there) My dad would have to drive me until I get my liscense, (which could be pretty much any time if he'll ever let me schedule the test) and he is grumbling about the distance.

So I guess what I am asking is, if I get along with her, this horse is pretty much exactly what I am looking for; is it worth it to pay $50 a month for gas and drive all the way across town, incurring my dad's anger at having to drive that much. Would you do it if the horse was a good fit for you? :confused: :help:

[WashingtonBay]

Sure. :) The grumbling about driving you might get your dad around to scheduling you for your driving test.

Doesn't hurt to go meet the lady, and her horse! :D

[Country Girl 43]

I would give it a try. Take dad with you so he can see if you get along with this horse. If you and the horse "gel" together, I think he would be more open to taking on the Taxi roll. :)

[Equine_Woman]

Well it depends on how grumbly your Dad is! If he's willing to do it and just grumble then I say go for it!!! Let us know what you decide!

[Chavhorse]

Go see the horse and the owner....then put the argument for doing this to your Dad.....let us know how it goes;)

[cloedoll]

If this horse turns out to be exactly what you are looking for and you two click, then I say yes. If it is an 'iffy' or it could work, but not sure, I say no.

[mlle_beau]

Okay, thanks everybody! I presented my case to my dad for the second time, but in a different way. I told him that there's no guarantees I will get along with the horse, but if things work out then she is pretty much exactly what I am looking for. I also explained that I usually don't have as many lessons in the winter anyways, they get cancelled due to cold, snow, etc. so I won't be spending as much money on lessons during the winter. He seemed mildly receptive. I'm going to e-mail the owner back, she said if I wanted to meet her and her horse this weekend she has saturday and sunday available. So maybe I'll meet her on Sunday. :)