Horses, is it worth the wait?

Question

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I'm a student to be a nurse, so i can be a traveling nurse and save up enough money for my own horse farm and own horses. By the time i get done with school and done traveling i'll be between 30-32. Is it worth the wait to own your own farm and horses for 8-10 years? Yeah I hope to have one horse in that time period just to keep me sane and not terribly missing horses(like I do right now). I'm just feeling blue every time I see how much longer I'm going to have to wait.

so the question is: could you wait out school and saving money to get the farm and horses you've always wanted?

Answer 1

Yes it is worth the wait!

Answer 2

Is it worth the wait? It depends on the fire inside of you.  For me, yes.  If you can put out the fire and go on, then you will do just that. I gather that, from what you have said, it doesn't sound like that is an option for you.  It is always nice to make plans, and from where you sit it seems like a million years from now.  In truth, you will turn around and 20 years will have gone by.  Keep your eyes on the prize, and as I said, if the fire still burns, then yes it is worth the wait.

Answer 3

Well yes I would suggest waiting until you can get your barn full of horses is worth it.  However , I am a MAJOR horse lover and can barely go without my horse for more than a week.  So, here's my suggestion to you.  First, read as many books, watch as many video tapes, and talk to as many horse people as you  can to prepare yourself for owning a horse.  Next, buy a  mare or gelding that is DEAD broke and bomb proof.  This will make your life so much easier.  I wouldn't recommend buying a horse under 6 years old.  However, I would suggest factoring in the amount of years until you get your horse farm with the number of years your horse has left.  In other words, don't buy a horse thats about ready to croak.  Also, when buying factor in all other expenses of buying a horse:board, tack, supplies, possibly feed depending on  boarding stable. This is the best way to start off horse keeping.  You won't have to take care of him all day every day, and your knowledge will increase with fellow boarders.  Next, find a boarding stable within 15 miles of your area that is decent and is for a good price.  Over the years with this horse, your relationship, confidence, and knowledge will grow and your need to be around them will grow.  However, DO NOT buy this horse until you know all it's needs and how much it takes to take care of those needs.  A horse isn't necesarilly like a human.  You can't postpone any event, vet checkup, feet trimming, or feed time that they have.  Well, I hope I helped.  Good luck!

Answer 4

First of all, you've chosen a great path for yourself.  Nursing is a solid field to be in, and you can live anywhere you choose and your skills will be in demand.

I know that 30 seems old when you are 22.  But when I look back, 30 seems like I was still a "child", and like another lifetime ago.  I always told my daughters that they would reach a certain age regardless, and it was up to them to decide what they would become in the meantime.

There have always been more good days to ride.....so when you miss out on one, remember that there will be more.  So my answer is yes...it is well worth the sacrifices you make now, because everything you want to do will be more likely to happen if you put the time and effort in now.

Today, nurses have more flexible schedules than ever before.  Also, there are many venues for your skills....if you find you don't like hospital hours, for example, you can try school nursing, work in a doctor's office, or to private duty in people's homes....and more.  So don't get discouraged....before you know it, you'll be out there realizing your dreams.

Add....nurses are well thought of as candidates for loans as well....when you are at the stage where you look to mortgage a home, or take out a business loan, it will help that you are in a solid field.

Answer 5

I'm so sorry that it has come to this for you! It's no fun to have to make a really hard decision when it comes to either waiting and having a dream or getting it now and not having a dream. The best I can say is do what your heart is telling you to do. Even if your mind is telling you to do something else. Your heart is going to know what is going to make you happy and non-regretful (if that's really a word). If you try to make a decision based on what your mind tells you to do, you might start regretting it in a few years or even a few days after your decision. Just try to sleep on it and not make a decision really fast (although I don't know how much time you have). But good luck. I feel for you. I had the choice to either get a horse right away that was 1000 dollars that I didn't have as much of a connection with but was perfect. Or I had to wait and save up money for a 6000 dollar horse who I had a huge connection with but wasn't going to be jumpable for about 2 years   (ended up being 3 years) Anyway, I made the right decision because I let my heart decide. Just best of luck. Let me know what you end up doing.

Answer 6

I would definitely wait. I know how it feels to to have to wait forever! I still don't have a horse to call my own. In my opinion, if you wait and save, when the time comes, you will have more time and money to look into it vs. having to try to make time and find the money when in school and traveling. I hope this helps and i hope you one day get the place and the horses you have always wanted. Good luck.

Answer 7

I don't think so, sorry, because horses are a full time job, and until you can commit that much time to them, its does not make sense to go for it. Horse farms are not cheap either, because you usually have to renovate and add fences, or stables. Maybe you could lease a horse, but I'd wait. They are worth the wait, which you probably know. Trust me, every time I'm not on a horse I'm thinking about when I can get back on. Every time I'm on vacation, I'm like "I miss my horses, I miss my horses" Even though I don't currently own one. ;)

Answer 8

From where I am in life, yes it's worth the wait!

Answer 9

it's totally worth the wait. I'll be waiting longer to even just own a horse (boarding some where else). I completely understand how you feel, i an currently a uni student for stage management in theatre and my job wouldn't allow me to have a horse and care for it properly.

I actually have to wait until i burn out (10-15 years after start, it's a fact of the job) and then start a more stable/flexible job before i can look at ownership! I'll be taking weekly lesson where possible to take the 'bite' out of it ;)

There is nothing else in the world like riding horses, if you even try to give it up (or are force to wait away like you are now) you'll just be drawn straight back! good luck with you studies and riding! you'll get there someday!

Answer 10

My answer is; YES! If the farm and horses is what you truly want, then there is no time limit to how long you can wait. If you are determined to reach your goal, then stick with it and it will all be worth while when you release your first horses into their new pasture!

Answer 11

It was worth the wait for me.  Although I've ridden most of my life, I didn't own a horse until I was about 32 - that was nearly 30 years ago and I'm still at it.  It was worth the wait because I was financially ready and didn't have to worry about relying on my family for the support.

I was raised in suburban NY so I didn't have the property necessary for a horse.  I bought my first horse property in my 30's and never looked back.  

It may take you some time to get there but I believe it is the right way to go.

Answer 12

It is worth it. Just think, when you get out of college, you will be more eligile for a job, no? Well, you will get a better job with a degree and therefore (heres the kicker) a better fam and horses!