Between a rock and a hard place

[Libby2563]

I would think so! That sounds like a good plan for now.

[Feathered_Feet]

Three days a week is definitely a good light schedule for keeping a horse in mental and physical shape! You can sustain a lot that way. That’s what I did during the initial pandemic lockdown - had a pro make up rides I couldn’t (due to barn restrictions) so I could keep my mare in 3x/week work.

[amateur_move]

This is what I’m wondering. Before I had a horse (and kids) I would’ve jumped at the opportunity to hack a young horse with a good brain a few times a week. Depending on the area, OP may be able to set up a mutually beneficial relationship wtih an experienced amateur.

@Night_Flight

Another option is to find an experienced amateur who is currently horseless who could come out to ride a couple of times per week.