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Post by julz on Jan 4, 2009 7:24:00 GMT 1
My sister has decided to try to locate another sharer for Seamus.
After the last two, we are both wary, of getting someone who doesnt think we are over protective owners, and need to make sure they understand that he isnt able to WTC, like any other horse... he has advanced osteo arthtiris (ringbone) and atm is happy to be ridden a couple days a week, before he goes "off" (pottery etc). He needs gentle walking and a little trot on firmish ground.. not hard or too soft... but nothing more than that, he really would suit an older person, who just wants to potter about and go for a plod....
How would I go about writing an Ad for this??
Any idea's??
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Post by julz on Jan 4, 2009 13:37:55 GMT 1
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Post by jes on Jan 4, 2009 13:58:26 GMT 1
Maybe try Project Horses? Advertise him as a confidence giver for someone who just wants to have a plod round, being entirely honest about his capabilities. Just like you've said in your post really.
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Post by julz on Jan 4, 2009 14:11:41 GMT 1
do project horses have a section for sharers? i thought it was a site to sell horses with "problems",... if you get my drift.... apologies if i seem dumb!
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Post by jes on Jan 4, 2009 14:21:46 GMT 1
Yes, I'm sure you can advertise horses for loan or share on there too. I don't think it's a separate section, when you view the adverts it says "Here you will find all adverts offering Horses for Sale, Loan and Share."
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Post by cookie on Jan 4, 2009 14:27:01 GMT 1
I'd state his problems and be clear about what he CAN do. Would the sharer have company from your yards on their rides? Is he good in traffic or a confidence giver? Is he paticularly good to handle, do groudwork etc? would he suit a mature person willing to learn a bit more and would you / sis be there to offer support and advice? there will be some people that would find the chance to learn a bit more attractive. I think if you want someone to take care of him and really understand his needs then you may have to put some work in at the beginning, teaching by example. Be honest and as clear as you can in the ad. Good luck  |
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Post by cookie on Jan 4, 2009 14:30:00 GMT 1
just to add, I know as a sharer, we don;t always have the experience of owners and it can take time to get your eye in to a particular horses gait, likes and dislikes, therefore spending time helping the new sharer pick up those signs before he "goes off" as you say, may really help them (and then sis and horse)
C x
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Post by julz on Jan 4, 2009 17:49:54 GMT 1
yeah, thanks cookie.. he hasnt been ridden for three weeks, and not because of any lameness, just time, lack of, due to xmas etc... am a bit scared..lol, of getting on as although he's arthritic, he can and will put in a buck or two if he's feeling good.. Walked him up the track today (long lined) and he was really good, striding out, did some "bunny hops" in a jog on the way back, so yeah, feeling good at the moment... will do that a couple times more, before I venture into his saddle..
yes the sharer will be "shadowed" for a couple weeks til they are confident with him, and we are confident that they get on with him...
yes, I can organise riding partners from the yard, to go out with them, and show routes etc.
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