Bristol Uni - Bringing a horse?

Hi guys,

So I have received an offer from Bristol Uni for veterinary and was just trying to plan how my life would work there. I have a weird situation that mean it isn’t as easy as I thought.

I have a horse, he would be coming with me no matter what so wherever I live I need to be able to drive to him.

This means I need somewhere to park my car. I don’t mind having to travel from where I’m living to uni everyday by public transport but when I get home I need my car there to drive to the horse/ young farmers.

So basically I need an accommodation slightly out of the city with
1. good transport links into uni (maybe half hour max
2. Parking space
3. nearish to a stables

Am I being too optimistic in thinking this will work? Any experiences/ advice would be really appreciated!

Thanks

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Reply 1

Shaanv

Original post by Tash.Friesinger

No one is going to do the grunt work for u.

Try having a look online for stables near bristol university, then do some research on surrounding areas, until u narrow your search to an area with good public transport and access to a stable. Then u can start the hunt for accommodation.

Good luck, its a very unique situation which has me a little sceptical as to whether this is a troll post, but if its not hope all goes well for u.

Reply 2

Tash.Friesinger

Well I have had a look at some areas on the rail lines going outward from Bristol (I plan to move out from uni accommodation in second year) and there are some nice areas. But haven’t yet found any uni accommodations for the first year. I was just thinking if anyone else was in the same situation and had found a solution that I hadn’t thought of! Don’t worry it’s not a troll post I promise ahah

Reply 3

Shaanv

From a quick google search u might want to take a look at ‘Terri Hill Livery’. But do your research

Reply 4

Tash.Friesinger

Original post by Shaanv

From a quick google search u might want to take a look at ‘Terri Hill Livery’. But do your research

Thanks will have a look!

Reply 5

randomer29292

let the horse be free

Reply 6

Pretty Flako

Thank god i didnt apply to bristol, you really are a bunch of posh *****.

Who TF brings a horse with them to uni?

Reply 7

dandiprat

Original post by Pretty Flako

Thank god i didnt apply to bristol, you really are a bunch of posh *****.

Who TF brings a horse with them to uni?

Calm down, lmao. Horses are very beautiful animals that you can build a unique connection with. Not only that, but they are often a partner in your leisure. I assume OP is a rider, and I know from experience that riding without your own horse just doesn’t feel the same. It is like doing something you’d do with your best friend without them.

Reply 8

Tash.Friesinger

Original post by Pretty Flako

Thank god i didnt apply to bristol, you really are a bunch of posh *****.

Who TF brings a horse with them to uni?

I really am not posh at all. It’s my only hobby and I work hard for it... the reason I want to bring my horse to uni is because that’s my relaxation time. I don’t go out and party... never have. Call me sad or whatever I don’t care :smile:

Reply 9

SWCoffee

A guy turned up to my GCSEs on a horse.

This is relevant.

Edit: Buckinghamshire.

Reply 10

Jackieox

Are you able to afford a horse as a student?

Reply 11

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Tash.Friesinger

Thanks will have a look!

Contact this lot: https://www.bristolsu.org.uk/groups/riding-club

There’s likely to be members who have been in a similar situation.

You might struggle to get university accommodation with car parking. There’s often possibility to rent a car parking space privately.

Reply 12

BurstChaos1

Where the **** can I buy a horse? I've saved up like £600 and was planning to buy a laptop but **** it, I want to ride into college on my horse.

Reply 13

Awesome-o

You know it's UoB when people are asking if they can bring a horse :biggrin:

Reply 14

jkls92

Original post by Tash.Friesinger

Start partying and keep the horse for when you go back to your family.

Reply 15

Notoriety

Original post by usualsuspects

Start partying and keep the horse for when you go back to your family.

OP might be a successful equestrian for all you know. It is so pathetic that in our society going out on the lash, in the vain hope for psycho-sexual acceptance, trumps following a rewarding lifelong passion.

Reply 16

jkls92

Original post by Notorious_B.I.G.

You grow up. We all have passions, mine is sailing. Yet I didn't ask for my uni accommodation to be close to a sea or lake. I don't party for sex.

Since she hasn't said she is a pro, I supposed she rides as a hobby. If she wants, she can go back home every (other?) week.

Reply 17

Tash.Friesinger

Original post by usualsuspects

You’re right it is a hobby. But it’s a hobby where I go twice a day to see him, and if I haven’t gone, it hasn’t been a good day. It’s a strange thing to have to explain to someone who hasn’t done it... it’s why we’re known as the crazy horse kids! Going home isn’t an option because I won’t have a home (mum is moving to Amsterdam!) that’s why it’s a little bit of an odd situation :smile:

Reply 18

Claire461