What can i do about my horse at my dads when i want to live full time at my moms?
By admin on Feb. 20, 2010.
I am a teen of divorced parents and want to live with my mom full time. i have a horse that ive been taking care of since i got him we also compete. the horse was a gift because my old horse was put down with out my knowing by my father. i want to know what i can do about leaving him and taking the only thing ive worked for.
You are old enough legally to choose which parent you want to live with. Is the horse really yours? If so, can you not make some arrangements to move him either to where your Mother lives or a close boarding stable? You do know, don’t you that if you are living full time with your Mother, your father will be forced to pay child support to your mother, whereas now, they have been sharing your keep. You might bring this subject up with your mother, and you can both have your cake and eat it too. Good luck and don’t give up..
6 Responses to “What can i do about my horse at my dads when i want to live full time at my moms?”
If your mom lives in the country and has the space get your horse away from your dad and get it to your mom’s house. if not, then look for a inexpensive boarding stable close enough where you can get to him/her.
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By Capalla on Feb 21, 2010
What about your grandparents maybe they can keep him for you if they live on a farm, or you could try a boarding stable. Some stable’s don’t cost a lot like others. Good lucky with ever thing!
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By **CowgirlUp** on Feb 21, 2010
Why did your dad put your horse down? There had to be a good reason. He probably did it without your knowing to protect you.
If your parents, live close enough to each other maybe you can still keep the horse with your dad and visit him a few days a week. Since your parents just divorced, your mother is probably struggling with her financial security and I think it would be unreasonable to expect her to pick up boarding costs if you can keep the horse for free at your fathers. Otherwise, you might want to talk to local boarding facilities about working off board, i.e. mucking, feeding, turnout horses, etc.
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Riding for 30+ years, product of divorced parents
By Frannie on Feb 21, 2010
Finding a nice, inexpensive stable to board your horse would be the best. Just in case you dont have time to go there every day, the stable would take care of feeding and other things. Ideally it would be great if you could bring the horse to your moms. Good luck!
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By mnm1088 on Feb 21, 2010
You are old enough legally to choose which parent you want to live with. Is the horse really yours? If so, can you not make some arrangements to move him either to where your Mother lives or a close boarding stable? You do know, don’t you that if you are living full time with your Mother, your father will be forced to pay child support to your mother, whereas now, they have been sharing your keep. You might bring this subject up with your mother, and you can both have your cake and eat it too. Good luck and don’t give up..
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By Bobbi on Feb 21, 2010
It sounds like you need to have a talk with both parents (you can do it one at a time!) about the horse. Look around the area and try to find 3 or 4 places you would be willing to keep the horse. Ask at the local feed or tack shop if you can’t find anything else. Talk to your mom about what you can truly afford. See if the barns are willing to let you work to help pay for the board. You must also talk to your dad to be sure the horse is legally yours, that he won’t fight you taking it somewhere else. He may be counting on keeping the horse as a way to be sure you will come visit him.
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By equusaside on Feb 21, 2010