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Post by spottycayuse on Dec 23, 2006 1:11:08 GMT 1
Hi,
As the title says....
I have three horses (and three ponies who are not ridden) but don't ride myself (the reasons for this are not relevant at the moment). I have one rider who is fairly keen but try as I might I cannot find somebody else.
The deal I make is like this:-
I keep the horses on my farm at home, I pay for the insurance, feeding, supply the tack, etc etc. and transport (free) to lessons, riding club events, any other competitions/events that are suitable (if the rider wants to go) and to the beach or forest to hack.
In return I ask that
(a) the person pay for the shoes (as otherwise I wouldn't have this horse shod as he lives out and would be doing no work so I'd just get him trimmed) (b) if they go for lessons then they pay for their lessons (c) the person pays for any entry fees, riding club memberships, etc
The horse in question is a 15.3hh super cob, he has been fairly well schooled although is a bit out of practice, hacks out alone or in company, can jump although is a bit green, has competed successfully in cob classes and has done some endurance. He really is a super guy.
Please believe me when I tell you I'm not hard to get along with and am willing to give up huge amounts of time to take the rider/horse to where ever they want to go.
The girl who rides my other cob is fantastic and we have a great time but she has two children and only so much time. It would be so nice to have somebody else to join in.
Where am I going wrong?
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Post by jen1 on Dec 23, 2006 1:34:43 GMT 1
your not the only one, i think anyone worth there salt has there own horse, they do say horse ownership is on the up!i have had a few folk come to the yard that have said they can ride, like that's the only thing that there is to horse care, what i mean by that is they don't know how to tie a horse up safely,mix a feed or even tack up properly, even when Ive managed to get them on board they just cant ride as well as they think they can, and usually end up water skiing on the horses mouth, i get the feeling that a lot of riding schools are churning a lot of bad riders, when i went to the riding schools as a kid, we were taught to tack up and groom, what to do and what not to do etc, all be it my riding was crap till i got my own horse and had private lessons, i have also found, that the keenness is no longer there, id have chewed mi arm off to ride other folks horses when i was horseless, it just isn't the same anymore,So i dont think your doing anything wrong, quite the opposite, just that maybe times have changed, gosh in my day id have climed over hot coal for an oppertunity like the one your offering, good luck with the search, jen x
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Post by MirandaSophie on Dec 23, 2006 9:19:30 GMT 1
I'm sure the right person will come along...have you advertised? You sound very, very dedicated and you're doing a lot. I'm almost positive someone will come along in due course and be fantastic...Sorry-that's not much help, is it?
But i don't think yuo're doing anything wrong, apart, perhaps fomr not advertising properly.
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Post by sunnylynn11 on Dec 23, 2006 17:59:23 GMT 1
Have you advertised on stabletalk.co.uk, thats where I found my fantastic sharer, wouldnt swap her for the world!
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Post by horselady on Dec 23, 2006 18:33:38 GMT 1
I would advertise in the local paper or mag, or in tac shops. I used to ride a horse for someone and I advertised to exercise a horse, in a local paper, well the phone never stopped ringing, and obviously had to make sure I got the right horse to, and for my capabilities at the time to. Then I got one on loan, and rode 2 of them, used to ride one 3 miles to other horse, untack, leave in field and ride other one out, then ride back, then pick kids up from school, so energetic then and I loved it, done it for a few years to, and got horse on loan so I knew whether I could afford one to. I was so amazed at how different it was to ride a normal horse, from a riding school one, I learn't quickly, then had private lessons, and then learn't quicker. I cleaned all the tac each week to, I was so dedicated and never allowed a horse as a child, hence parents could afford one. Now we have 2 horses, and love doing training now, started driving my mare this year to, and done very well, looking forward to fun and social drives next year.
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Post by Ryan&Dizzy on Dec 23, 2006 19:23:46 GMT 1
oh god... where are you? i have my own horse and would chew your arm off for an offer like that! i cant see that you are doing anything wrong.
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Post by julz on Dec 23, 2006 19:46:16 GMT 1
Try putting up a Rider wanted in your local/nearest uni..... so many students live away from home (and their own horses) and would welcome something like this, but their studies may well get in the way of your horse's excersize...
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Post by emy on Dec 23, 2006 20:49:40 GMT 1
I had exactly the same trouble with mine,in the end I got desperate and took someone without viewing their riding.She had 2 horses of her own but offered to exercise mine.I got a phone call telling me there had been an accident,she had fallen of him near the beach and got concused.She was out with other riders and the air ambulance had to take her to hospital.She didnt ride him again but the experience gave him a bad reputation(completely undeserved as she fell of the side of him in trot!,I mean I should have thought she could rise to the trot..)Then it was realy hard to find someone competant.I found a great lady last year,she was 52 and did a great job with him,but she gave him up to pursue other things and luckily I have found another great sharer who has lessons on him and is very keen. The right person is out there and for me,word of mouth was the best way. Saying that,I advertised in the local pet shop for help in the summer,and the lady I found is now my business partner.We have bought several ponies together and are breaking them for childrens ponies.Its amazing how things happen like this. Your 'package' is very generous and with a bit of advertising (and the local pub is a great place to advertise too)you deserve to find a great sharer,but I know how you feel,I couldnt give my horse away a couple of years ago..
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Post by spottycayuse on Dec 23, 2006 23:43:37 GMT 1
Hi,
Thanks for all your replies. I should have added that I am based on the West Coast of Scotland.
Jen1, I know what you mean about riding schools - when I was a kid we had to learn to do everything - I remember struggling under the weight of the saddle and tripping over the reins I was so small.
At the end of the day, if I don't find the right person my boy can stand in the field. I used to get all stressed out by other people saying "oh, he's not fulfilling his potential" but I figure he would rather hang out with his pals and eat grass than trot round in mind-bending circles anyway!! I'm sure he doesn't really care.
I have tried advertising - I tried the local riding club website (2 clubs), local paper and in the vets surgery.
Just need to keep my fingers crossed in the New Year!
Thanks for all the answers.................if anybody feels like travelling here...........*s*
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Post by wildrover on Dec 23, 2006 23:55:33 GMT 1
Well how long have you being looking? I would not have thought it would be that difficult to find someone if you live within reasonable distance of town or city. Obviously if you are very remote it will be more difficult.
If you have been looking for sometime and not found anyone then maybe you are doing something wrong .... if on the other hand you are looking for someone with a significant amount of riding skills and experience then it might take a tad longer to find ...
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Post by kirstie on Dec 24, 2006 0:24:47 GMT 1
ohhhhh i will sell mine & come ride for you,how close to edinburgh are you ;D i know how you feel,struggling to find a good rider who CAN ride rather than ones who think they can
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Post by julz on Dec 24, 2006 0:26:50 GMT 1
Kirstie...gimme 6months!!
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Post by kirstie on Dec 24, 2006 0:35:09 GMT 1
cool,bring the super glue cos you might need it ;D
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Post by julz on Dec 24, 2006 0:36:07 GMT 1
super glue....erm... ok!!
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Post by kirstie on Dec 24, 2006 0:42:59 GMT 1
hes a big striding lad,very forward
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