Is there a reason you don't ride him much? Are you able to ride him on your property or do you have trails close by?
It's a tough call & only you know what is best for him. Horses seem happy as long as they have fresh food & water, room to run & shelter from the elements. But if he isn't riden much then he could become difficult to ride as he ages. How old is he?
I don't have horses myself...but I love them! One of my best friends has 3 (a 25+ mare, a 4 year old mare & a 4 yr old gelding). The old mare is retired from riding & is pretty mean, but the two young ones are delightful, though the boy is a bit mischievous and likes to pull down fences. While the young ones go trail riding a few times a year, they mainly just hang out in the pasture or barn all year long. The barn is only 50 feet from the house, so they see alot of activity & her 2 goats, & five dogs that run around the yard provide entertainment for them.
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