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Post by octobergold on May 24, 2008 12:05:29 GMT
hi all Can you all tell me your views (good or bad) on loan/sharing your horse a few days a week i have been thinking of cutting down a bit due to other commitments that have crossed my path but i dont want to put him on full loan or even think about selling him as i still want to ride him/ see him at least 4 days a week i just want a few good months cutting down so has anyone done this before? how much did u charge per week toward your hosey costs? if anyone has any info to give or comments please add to the thread cheers guys  |
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Post by octobergold on May 24, 2008 21:31:48 GMT
anyone ?  |
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Post by midori on May 24, 2008 23:15:04 GMT
I had a share in a Welsh D some years ago. He stayed at the same yard, I had most of the use of him, all the week and most weekends too. The owner only rode a couple of times a month. For me it was ideal, I got plenty of firsthand experience, and a great YO to take any problems to.
Cheers, Midori
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Post by brigadier on May 25, 2008 8:03:28 GMT
Hi
Ive had my previous horse loaned a coupple of times whilst I did exams/training. To be perfectly honest I wouldnt do this again , but I would let some of my friends ride if necessary. It depends on who it is. I think the important thing is to have a contract saying who does what and is responsible for what.
Its seems really formal at first especially when you are trying to build a relationship with your sharer but it is an absolute must. Also I think it was Becca who posted so may be worth PM her, but she has just had a negative experience when her horse went lame. Her sharer seems to want just a horse to ride and none of the responsibility.
A woman who shared mine some years ago (not a payment share) tied the haynet too low on two occasions and caused damage on my horses legs. We were gutted but it didnt help when she did it twice and hadnt learned her lesson. (lovely woman, but cost me money on vets bills as there was no contract.......)
I had a really successful sharer who competed him at County level side saddle, that share worked out really well.
That share worked well because I had learned from mistakes made previously. The last one and I developed into a good friendship which unfortunately didnt survive us both moving into different circles, marriage and kids etc.
Choose carefully and have a contract!!!!!!
hope that helps
Brig
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Post by suzii on May 25, 2008 13:40:49 GMT
When I wanted to get more experienced, I put adverts around and in the end got rides in the return of doing some mucking out ect. Don't know if that would work for you but I know that I've really helped out the person that lets me ride her horses!!
Hope this helps
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Post by haffyfan on May 25, 2008 14:14:29 GMT
Maybe it was me but i really struggled (and I mean struggled for about a year) before I managed to find anyone to help exercise my boys. Then again it wasn't a proper share and they had to stay put but it was for free with no jobs to do either unless they wanted to help out.
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Post by arumanii on May 26, 2008 14:02:34 GMT
lol. N usually it's the other way. I kno so many ppl who want to ride and have the experience to have a go with most horses but can't find anyone with horses who wants them ridden.
The one I shared a bit back was three days mine -basically muck out, turn out, feed, ride, whatever I felt like pretty much for £20 a week. The place had xlent facilities and the horse was well schooled so could jump, hack, compete if wanted. If that is any help?
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Post by nicolcaplin on May 27, 2008 1:01:58 GMT
It depends, if you're north london/herts border its usually a tenner a day. Thankfully my horses owner lets me ride 3 times a week for free- the way I think it should be. After all, i'm schooling him!
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Post by Becca on May 28, 2008 9:06:04 GMT
It depends, if you're north london/herts border its usually a tenner a day. Thankfully my horses owner lets me ride 3 times a week for free- the way I think it should be. After all, i'm schooling him! Oooo where about are you? i thought i was the only north london/herts person on here. I have a girl that rides Bernie 3 times a week, occationally more, she pays £20 a week and can do near enough what she likes. When you are looking for a sharer don'r be dis-heartened by people mucking you about! i had two people say they were interested when they came to see him then just never came back! good luck with it and let us know how you get on  |
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Post by rebanna on May 28, 2008 12:56:40 GMT
becca i love ur sig thats so sweet u lov bernie that much
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Post by Becca on May 28, 2008 13:01:25 GMT
without sounding like a miserable cow, he loves me and is always there for me and people just aint like that, ta tho |
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Post by racaille on May 31, 2008 19:13:14 GMT
It's a difficult one this. I honestly think a lot of it depends on how you can cope with it emotionally.
A while back I was, to be brutally honest, a bit bored with my boy, who is a perfect gent. He'll have a go at everything but he's not a 'sporty' boy. My mate suggested I put him on working livery because he would, truly, be a great club horse. I was tempted. Half price and I could afford a sport horse for me.
But he looked at me with his big brown eyes and snuffled in my pocket for treats. In the end I couldn't bear - I couldn't BEAR - the thought of anyone else riding him.
My mate (the club owner) put me right when she told me I should appreciate him for what he is. So now he's stuck with me, and only me. I'm probably too old to think the sport horse will be the next one. There won't be a next one.
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Jun 1, 2008 19:01:03 GMT
hmm racaille - my mum said savvy would be the last one since then there have been another three arrived with us. all three were my fault though i grew, fell in love with a tb foal an dthen fell for an advert. i'm not allowed on horsemart any more lol
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Jun 1, 2008 19:07:10 GMT
and to answer your question october gold
i have enough problems with people cuddling my pony i could never let anyone other that me and my mum ride her and if my mum rides her i don't watch. i also have issues riding other peoples horse's just because they are not savvy and do not act like she does. i think in the end i would make time for her and sod everything else
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Post by Maes Seren on Jun 6, 2008 21:49:15 GMT
Ive thought about the possibility of loaning one of mine, but that would have been Eddie if he came to uni with me, along with Gem.
Only special people get to ride Gem, and those who ride her more than once are like golddust.
I had someone i thought and classed as being experienced get on her and set me back a fair amount of hard work. Shes an impressionable young (natured) horse, and the one and only person i would happily let onboard my pony again is the friend i could call my twin. ;D Only known her since september, but honestly, were so alike we might aswell be separated at birth (and i mean, 8 days, its possible!)!
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Post by libbylover on Jun 24, 2008 16:00:27 GMT
I wouldnt n ever let anyone ride my horse.
shes to special to share with anyone. ;D
If you cant afford to keep a horse yourself you shouldnt have one.
But whhatever you think is best.
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Post by abi on Jun 24, 2008 16:28:05 GMT
libby, just becuase you dont have money doesnt mean you cant have the privalegde of riding and being around horses! im not having a go, just put yourself in someone elses shoes x |
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Post by aimee on Jun 24, 2008 22:36:56 GMT
In a way I do share Fern with my OH. He hardly schools her though we just take turns on her hacking on a Sunday. But yeah I know how everyone feels, I get fiercely protective of Fern and even feel the red cloud coming over when someone cuddles her over the stable door! I dont really think I could do it to be honest. But I have shared before and it was nothing but a good experience for me! Never paid though, just slogged my guts out mucking out and doing yard duties instead! It didnt last more than a few months though. (Not my fault, I was barely a teen with the most unhorsey, unsympathetic, and unfair parents EVER! they didn't want me 'getting ideas' about having my own horse!  ) But yeah some good memories with my shared horses though. Like everyone else said the contract is the most important thing! Make sure you both sit and discuss it properly so there wont be any nasty suprises a few months down the line with vets or whatever! Good luck!  |
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Post by flash7 on Jun 24, 2008 23:34:45 GMT
No offence Libby but that is not a nice thing to say. Most of us don't have any money and I just about afford it. He is my world, my life and I love him more than anything else in the world. People share for many reason that is personal to them.
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Post by jack on Jun 24, 2008 23:50:05 GMT
libbylover please be carefull with your choice of words as you seemed to offened a few people
a rich person is not a horse owner i have never know anyone who has horses to have much money a lot of people have worked dam hard to save to buy there horses and everything that goes with it
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Post by ceej on Jun 25, 2008 9:36:47 GMT
I wouldnt n ever let anyone ride my horse. shes to special to share with anyone. ;D If you cant afford to keep a horse yourself you shouldnt have one. But whhatever you think is best. I thought you said your daddy bought your pony for you? |
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Post by Becca on Jun 25, 2008 12:56:26 GMT
I have a sharer! and yes the money helps as anyone who pays for their own horse (!) (or even just pays towards if they can) would know!
Sharing is not just about money, I got a sharer because bern needed more exercise that I could give him at the time so personally, rather than let him get fat in a field i chose to have someone else ride him which i feel is best for my horse! something you may have to consider in the future?!
like jack said please be careful with your words
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Post by aimee on Jun 25, 2008 13:05:16 GMT
libbylover please be carefull with your choice of words as you seemed to offened a few people a rich person is not a horse owner i have never know anyone who has horses to have much money a lot of people have worked dam hard to save to buy there horses and everything that goes with it I second that! I was lucky though that my dad sorta paid for Fern (he left us a share of his house after he died, inheritance) But I still paid over half out of my own pocket! But even so, Im a student, certainly not made of money! Yet I always make sure her insurance gets paid and there are nuts and apples in the tackroom! Its very f*king hard sometimes though and yet I make sure she is perfectly happy and healthy. I always put her before my nights out and shopping, sometimes even my bare necessities such as lunch and petrol money go to her if they have to yet I wouldnt have it any other way, as I'm sure pretty much most of the people on here will agree! |
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Post by libbylover on Jun 26, 2008 19:53:19 GMT
I wouldnt n ever let anyone ride my horse. shes to special to share with anyone. ;D If you cant afford to keep a horse yourself you shouldnt have one. But whhatever you think is best. I thought you said your daddy bought your pony for you? its not a pony its a horse! even if me dad brought it i can still afford to keep libby. i ear about ppl that cant afford orses n think thats neglet cos they cant buy stuff they need |
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Post by abi on Jun 26, 2008 20:10:10 GMT
thers very little difference between ponies and horses.
be carefull what you say, this has been a very nice forum to date. and we have yet to see pictures of your horse, i believe?
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