Its my nature to think long and hard about doing anything....even buying a new pair of boots involves investigation, research, worry over not having enough money if I do buy them, etc. So when I hear of people buying horses on a whim, it somehow grates against me. Most of the time I appreciate that they have the means to look after them, but somehow it feels like it sort of devalues the horse's life to be so apparently flippant about the purchasing of a living breathing animal.
I appreciate that unlike dogs and cats and other animals, horses have a function so some people don't buy for life, I respect that. I just don't like the revolving door sort of thing, being equally happy to just trade in, in the same manner as they are bought.
I also worry about the amount of care that I could provide to a horse if I had more than one. I've experienced first hand, someone having three horses, but having a favourite animal and that animal getting the best care possible because he is ridden, but the others not having the same level of attention. My mum always brought me up that my sister and I are treated equally. I wouldn't want to add another horse to my situation because it might compromise the amount of care and attention I give to the first.....I wouldn't want to have a favourite. Taking on a rescue case may seem like a very selfless and kind thing to do, but if it impacts on the care of existing animals then is it so heroic?
Sorry, I appreciate that folk will end up with unsuitable horses and choose to sell on, they may outgrow them as well. I was nearly one of those people so I respect and appreciate it happens. I also appreciate the likes of shaka's situation where she buys and sells for a living.
I'm quite monogomous in my horsey life just now. I see that staying the same for a long while. Yes if my horse isn't able to be ridden I will consider buying another, but if I couldn't afford two, the Flipo in my life would always have to come first because I am committed to him.....much like a ball and chain around my ankle at times, but thats the determined fool in me lol! I've thought how cute it would be to have a mini version of Flip if I ever needed a companion for him, but never past that whimsical day dream.