The end......

[Leeana]

The first thing that popped into my mind was 'im sorry' but that just doesnt seem to fit this situation.

Im gald your doing what makes you happy, and i to am curious what your feelings will be within a month or two.

Enjoy you 'time off'

 

[bfogg]

We all have to make decisions in our life time. This one is right for you, right now. Enjoy!!

BUT -- you can't possibly be "without" animals entirely -- by that I mean, you surely are not giving up the animal communication......

.......RIGHT????

No, not "that" OH!

you aren't meaning THAT, right???

.....right??

Enjoy having a life change from everything else!

RIGHT???????

NEVER! I WILL DO THE COMMUNICATIONS UNTIL I DIE!!!!!! IT IS WHAT KEEPS ME GOING!!!!!!

God bless you Bonnie, enjoy spending some quality time with Larry and if you get out this way, come and love on any and all of my critters as much as you want

(hey you DID say you were coming to AZ around Christmas right?????)

wow you are so brave to make this decision... i sometimes get the feeling my hubby would be happy if i did the same, but that time has not yet come for me... i would be miserable. it would be nice to have all the money but geez what would i do with it OH! BUY MORE ANIMALS lol

 

[Fred]

Best of luck Bonnie and remember if you need a "horse fix" the door to the barn is always open over here. P S You were right on on Fred [at nationals] the vet and I can back it up!

 

[coopermini]

Good luck and best wishes!

You and Larry deserve the time to enjoy the other life!

Remember there is no law preventing you from changing your mind later if it doesn't work out.

Mark

 

[Kathy2m]

Good Luck Bonnie, Kathy

 

[Dona]

Bonnie....I can certainly sympathize with you, as I can see that time coming for me too....in the near future.

I've also had horses my entire life & just cannot imagine my life without them. But, my dear husband is going to be retireing in a couple of years & I feel it will soon be time to spend more quality time together & travel a bit. I see too many couples who "put off" doing things they've always wanted to do.... until it's too late.

Tho, I don't know if I will ever be able to be completely "horseless" or not.....will wait until that time comes.

Bless you for all the good you've done for those who requested your help thru this site (including me!).

And bless you in your newfound freedom! ENJOY!

 

[The Simple Life Farm]

Congratulations on your decision. I know this must have been a long thought out process. Enjoy your horse retirement. Remember, women have the right to change their minds!!!!!

 

[Candice]

I think everyone reaches that point and time when "enough is enough" and change is needed. Horses are a LOT of work. I know my husband wishes I'd reach that point sooner than later. I wish you the best. Have fun! There is still a big wide world out there.

Best wishes

 

[CKC]

Bonnie- I understand. I've had horses now for a long time as well. I had them boarded for many years.

Once my husband and I bought acreage we( should say "I") started buying more horses. Knowing that my husband was not happy with the numbers, but he always said ok...... I just had to have this one or that one. Well, the end is finally here for me on buying more for a long time. A very good friend sold me a wonderful driving horse which I had been wanting for so long. I got the bay and the blue roan I wanted(do you see the trend... "I") I feel like my herd is complete(9 minis and 2 QH's). And for some reason for the first time it's clear to me that I need to stop bringing more in. I'm actually thankful for the clarity.

This year was very hard trying to take care of the horses(and other animals) with two small children especially while I was pregnant at the beginning of the year. My husband has been working 7 days a week and goes to school. I also, found it difficult this year between the extreme heat/humidity and now the cold. I just don't seem to handle the weather like I used to be able to.

We will keep the horses we have now, but no more will come until we are at a point in our lives where the kids are grown,etc. Who knows what will happen when that time comes. My children are going to be involved in all kinds of activities plus there has to be time for us to spend as a family. I'm fortunate to have friends that we share feeding,etc. when we all go out of town( once a year maybe twice). If we didn't have them we wouldn't have that ability. Same for them and they travel a lot.

We had a situation not too long ago. We had planned a trip to the Washington zoo with our kids. We had waited to tell my oldest son because I had a horse being shipped that same weekend. Our shipper knew what was going on and actually worked hard to get him here as soon as possible. They were angels. Our new boy came on a Friday. We were set. The zoo trip was scheduled for that Sunday. I go out Sunday morning and my QH can't walk. His leg is HUGE!. I call the vet. She told us what to do and after hosing and some SMZ's(he had a small puncture on the upper part of his leg) he was able to walk. She couldn't come out until late that day so it was good that I had the medication,etc. Luckily, I had gone out early enough and still had time to get ready and make it to zoo. It was just so stressful. A trip that we all had planned for months. I had actually planned out that I would stay home and let them all go without me. So I pray now everytime there is something scheduled that nothing happens with the animals. It comes with having animals. It's a huge choice to make.

I understand your decision and also, know how hard it is to come to it. One day it just seems the decision is clear and you have to do what's best for you.

Kim

 

[LindaL]

Bonnie,

I truly understand your decision at this time in your life. While the 1st time I was "horseless" was due to financial hardship; I see that in my future it will come again and this time it will be because I want to do "other things" in my life...like you...spend time with loved ones, travel, not have to worry ever again whether we have to be home at a certain time. It all comes down to priorities and things change in our lives; priorities change. I know you love all animals and that will forever be a part of who you are, but I also know that you are wanting to enjoy MORE in your life...and I agree with your decision!!

So....Party On, girl!!!

 

[sedeh]

I've had horses for so long I don't know if I could do without them......yet. When I no longer wanted to ride due to an injury I was so depressed about giving up the horses.......and then I found the minis and life was whole again. My parents(and sometimes hubby) have always pointed out all the "things" I could have and do if I wasn't "tied down" with the animals. My response has always been that the horses are my "therapy" I have a stressful job and they have always been my release and the joy in my life.

Bonnie, I hope you totally enjoy your freedom for now. I suspect you'll be back in the horses one day because they just get under your skin and stay there!

 

[wildoak]

As one of my old riding buddies said recently, talking about a trip they were taking, that's "in my life after horses". We haven't had what most people would call a normal life in a long time either, but I'm heading that direction slowly but surely. Enjoy all your free time and money

Jan

 

[babygoose]

I'm not sure I could ever be totally horseless!! But I have decided to not get another dog after my old dog passes because I simply don't have the time, and I never thought I would not have a dog. Things change, what is important changes. Good luck and have fun!!!