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Postby darcysgirl » Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:03 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Hey everyone, #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I don't post often on the boards but I do roam around and read topics often.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I need your opinions.  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I've been at University for just about 3 months now and already I hate myself for choosing a university so far away from my horses #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley19.gif"#ed_cl# .#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#How many of you guys went to University w/ out your horses? How did you cope?!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I'd love to hear about what you did or what I should do! thnx. btw: I'm willing to work also..#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Ruth » Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:14 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Well, I went to college and kept my horse with no help from my parents, but it did mean that I graduated with a lot of debt that I could have avoided had I not kept her. That being said I would do it that way over again, I don't regret it, she was not a horse where there was much in the way of options in selling or leasing.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#If you want to bring your horse to school, I think the main problem would be transportation, because not many barns are accessible by public transit, and unless you are already in a situation where you know you can catch a ride out to the barn with someone else, you might end up taking time away from your schoolwork and working to support a horse you never see.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#If you feel like you can manage the schoolwork, work part-time and still be able to see the horse then go for it. It's not impossible. Try and get into a situation where you can work off the board or a portion thereof, and look for a p/t job at Timmy's or somewhere like that.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Have a real good think about it before you go moving your horse though. Be realistic. If it turns out that it's not doable to bring one of your own to school, perhaps you could look for a horse to ride for someone else. There's usually horses looking for experienced riders, some owners are just happy enough to get someone competent to spend time with their horse if they are too busy, and won't even ask for part-board - although that is also an option you could explore if need be.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Are your horses at home right now?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby darcysgirl » Sun Nov 20, 2005 2:20 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thnx for the reply!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I'm not planning on bring a horse up this year b/c of most of the reasons you mentioned. But next year there is that option if I choose to.  Thats a good idea about riding a horse for someone who is too busy, I'll look into that.   #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley20.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Kaleena » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:00 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#When I went to university I left my horse at home for my first year. I had planned on bringing her with me second year but ended up retiring her instead. So I decided to volunteer at the local theraputic riding centre to get my horsie fix. It was great! I ended up being asked to excersise ride for them and had a blast working with all the horses and students. If you have access to a car I'd check this route out because all they want from you is your time!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#In my fourth year I got a new horse and brought her with me and boarder her at a nice little place with an indoor. She was too young to ride but I took advantage of the indoor arena and did ground work with her all winter. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I made time for my horsie activities by planing my weeks and my study schedules out a head of time. Of course during exams and when I had a paper due I'd skip the barn but more often than not I had plenty of time to visit either the horses at the theraputic place or my own in 4th year.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#What university are you at? I went to Western. :)#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby darcysgirl » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:09 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thnx for the reply #ed_op#SPAN class=name#ed_cl##ed_op#A name=""#ed_cl##ed_op#/A#ed_cl##ed_op#STRONG#ed_cl#Kaleena! #ed_op#/STRONG#ed_cl##ed_op#/SPAN#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#SPAN class=name#ed_cl#I'm currently attending Western! I haven't been here long enough to know the city let alone the horse stables but I'd really like to become familiar with what the city has to offer.  What barns have you had experience with, and is there any within a decent proximity of the campus? #ed_op#/SPAN#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Rapla Farms » Sun Nov 20, 2005 3:36 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I was lucky enough to go to University in my home town, so I could keep riding, so Im not much help there.  YAY WESTERN!!  Thats where I went and graduated in 01.  If you need any help finding local barns in London (if you do decide to take lessons or whatever), let me know.  What discipline do you ride? I know several in the area and know London well since Ive live here for 16 years.  Good luck with it all!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Ruth » Sun Nov 20, 2005 4:08 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Eastwood is very close to London, maybe even accessible by public transport or close to it. I've only shown there, so I cannot say what it's like to board or ride there, but when I was looking at moving to London about 10 years ago it was my first choice as a boarding facility.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby darcysgirl » Sun Nov 20, 2005 4:21 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Wow! I didn't know London was so popular, this is great guys thnx!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#SPAN class=name#ed_cl##ed_op#A name=""#ed_cl##ed_op#/A#ed_cl##ed_op#B#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT size=2#ed_cl#Rapla Farms, #ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/B#ed_cl##ed_op#/SPAN#ed_cl#I ride hunters and have done a bit of dressage (and am very interested in it).&nbsp; I don't know if I'd be able to take lessons at the moment because of the cost of it plus University, I guess I'd have to say that that is the reason I'm posting.&nbsp; To find other means to get my 'horsey fix' as everyone at home would put it.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Thanx for the replys guys this is great #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby zooka » Sun Nov 20, 2005 5:09 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#hmm I went to university in my home town so I did not have to deal with the separation!!!1#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby Rapla Farms » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:33 pm

Ruth wrote:#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Eastwood is very close to London, maybe even accessible by public transport or close to it. I've only shown there, so I cannot say what it's like to board or ride there, but when I was looking at moving to London about 10 years ago it was my first choice as a boarding facility.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl#
#ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#P#ed_cl#Eastwood isn't just close to London - its in London!! ;)&nbsp; It isn't that close to the University though (about 15mins depending on traffic).&nbsp; It is a beautiful place though!&nbsp; I boarded, rode, showed, and lived there (I was a working student for my intstructor who used to rent that barn).&nbsp; There is also Bear Creek, London Equestrian Center, and others within a fair distance of Western. #ed_op#/P#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby EatMyDust » Sun Nov 20, 2005 8:47 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Im not in college yet, but I already know that Dustys coming with me. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I want to find a private barn, and I started to look at prices and etc.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Maybe MNR will let me board with her, I promise I wont bring the mare.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I couldnt deal with leaving at home.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#You could check out private farms.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby graciespook » Mon Nov 21, 2005 8:43 am

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#A weekly lesson? Partboarding? Offering to put miles on a greenie for someone? There are some solutions, with university and school, the best usually is a lesson. You get a good schoolie, some instruction, so you don't lose it, and you still have time and money for everything else. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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Postby maddys_girl » Mon Nov 21, 2005 1:17 pm

Chance will be hopefully coming with me next year if I get into Guelph. I have a couple leads...and will do anything to keep him.

Right now, I am in London and board him just outside London. If by chance he can't come with me...he is heading back to MnR's.....his stall is all ready :lol: She's one of the ONLY people I trust with him....but he will have to wear a ChanceCAM....so I can watch him on the internet.

But so I don't drive MnR CRAZY...lets hope he can come with me.

RaplaFarms - Where is Bear Creek, I've never heard of it?

Darcysgirl - feel free to PM me....if you ever need a horsie fix. :)
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Postby MacnRio » Mon Nov 21, 2005 2:19 pm

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#EMD, are you thinking of going to Western or Fanshawe College in London?#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#maddys_girl, I know your just kissin butt! hahaha#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Darcy, I'm about 20 minutes outside of London, but if you need a huge horsey fix where you can just maul them to death, you can common out to my place. I've got 4 horses, a mini donkey and a pygmy goat, who&nbsp;ALL love attention.&nbsp; A few of them could use some riding time too (I can't ride em all at once :))#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#&nbsp;#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#PM me anytime!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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