Both have their pros and cons. I love being able to spend as much time with my horses as I want. I love not having to deal with barn drama, and i love being in charge of their care. Not to mention, I wouldn't be able to afford board for 3 horses.

I hate not having a real ring to ride in, and I do miss family vacations (the only person close enough to take care of the place when I go away is my dad, which means I can't go away if he is).

But at the end of the day, I love being able to go into my back yard whenever I want and be greeted by my 3 beasties.

Not so proud member of the WACHNRMG club