Chaotic Coffee Klatch (tea also available)

[PlanetaryNebula]

I've only ridden a horse two or three times in my life.

It’s fun. I’ve been riding on and off my whole life. Although I’ve got nothing to show for it

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

I am so jealous. I have taken riding lessons a few times as an adult and am very much a beginner - but I loved it. I can totally see how you could have a great relationship with a horse - the connection is amazing. Good thing horses are super expensive and needy!

I had a horse for 7 years. It was a lot of responsibility and money. And then to lose them… it’s awful. I would be hesitant to do it again

 

[jason28053]

It’s fun. I’ve been riding on and off my whole life. Although I’ve got nothing to show for it

That’s what she said

 

[Doublethebubble]

I had a horse for 7 years. It was a lot of responsibility and money. And then to lose them… it’s awful. I would be hesitant to do it again

yeah - boarding around here alone is crazy. No wonder all my farming friends just buy atvs. It is way easier. It doesn’t break your heart when you atv needs to be replaced.

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

yeah - boarding around here alone is crazy. No wonder all my farming friends just buy atvs. It is way easier. It doesn’t break your heart when you atv needs to be replaced.

Right? How much is full board where you are?

 

[Doublethebubble]

Right? How much is full board where you are?

Hmm… average is probably 200- 400 a month here. Depending on feed, electricity, and proximity to city among other things. I know people who board in other provinces and states just to avoid the cost.

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

Hmm… average is probably 200- 400 a month here. Depending on feed, electricity, and proximity to city among other things. I know people who board in other provinces and states just to avoid the cost.

That’s actually not bad. I mean I still couldn’t afford it at this point but thats not bad. I paid anywhere from $450-$850 over 10 years ago

 

[Doublethebubble]

That’s actually not bad. I mean I still couldn’t afford it at this point but thats not bad. I paid anywhere from $450-$850 over 10 years ago

Yeah - that is fair - the process really jump up the closer you get to the city of course and you get in that next tier of like 500-800. And truthfully I was only on the outside looking into that world - lessons horses are very different!

 

[Trubbycat]

There is a farm several towns over from me that operates as a horse rescue for retired or abused horses. Not the same as boarding working horses but these critters have a good life. They have events throughout the year and have a huge fundraiser around Christmas.
https://www.bergencountyhorserescue.org/

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

Yeah - that is fair - the process really jump up the closer you get to the city of course and you get in that next tier of like 500-800. And truthfully I was only on the outside looking into that world - lessons horses are very different!

I’m in the country! But I only pay like $35 for a half an hour lesson which is manageable

 

[Doublethebubble]

I’m in the country! But I only pay like $35 for a half an hour lesson which is manageable

Ahaha. Oh man - between my two sessions like 5-10 years ago - which would have been like 20 session max - I paid like a grand. I would do it again though - even to pretend that I was part of that world. It is such a fun skill.

 

[Thom_the_gleeman]

good evening dear people!

 

[Strixaluco]

I’m in the country! But I only pay like $35 for a half an hour lesson which is manageable

I guess I shouldn't tell you how little I paid for a full hour when living on the countryside... And the groups were tiny, and the horses had so limited amount of work that they actually were often excited about the lessons.

 

[Strixaluco]

I'm curling under my blanket, a lot earlier than last night - as I should!

Good night!

 

[Trubbycat]

I'm curling under my blanket, a lot earlier than last night - as I should!

Good night!

Good night little owl

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

There is a farm several towns over from me that operates as a horse rescue for retired or abused horses. Not the same as boarding working horses but these critters have a good life. They have events throughout the year and have a huge fundraiser around Christmas.
https://www.bergencountyhorserescue.org/

They look like they have a great life

 

[Doublethebubble]

I'm curling under my blanket, a lot earlier than last night - as I should!

Good night!

Night!

 

[PlanetaryNebula]

I'm curling under my blanket, a lot earlier than last night - as I should!

Good night!

Night Strixy!!

 

[Thom_the_gleeman]

I'm curling under my blanket, a lot earlier than last night - as I should!

Good night!

sleep well!

 

[Trubbycat]

They look like they have a great life

We usually get our Christmas wreaths there and my wife bought a decorative horseshoe with flowers on it.

 

[HarryHill]

We usually get our Christmas wreaths there and my wife bought a decorative horseshoe with flowers on it.

 

[HeavyBalls]

Im bloody cold...

 

[HarryHill]

Owl got no hugs? I'm reporting this to @BrendaD

 

[rjr_1954]

I'm baaaaack!!, I'm also Front!

 

[rjr_1954]

good evening dear people!

Good Evening @Thom_the_gleeman