At one time I had 7. Yes, 7. They ranged in ages 18 months to 15 years old. One of them was severely abused as a young gelding and it took years to earn his trust. When my life took a turn for the worse (ie: I was going through a very difficult divorce) I felt like I had no choice but to sell them. Finances were rather tight and felt like I wasn't able to care for them properly. In the end, I still feel like I made the best decision for them but I've regretted not having a horse. Now, I'm older and though I know I could plausibly afford another one or two, I still resist the urge because my available time is limited.
Only you know what's best for you. In any event, I wish you all the best.
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