Recent content by Safiya

I'll move!

I fully understand horses are expensive but someone wanted £300 a month for a happy hacker, with no medical issues, that lived out 24/7/365, and I know the yard, their livery is only £80 a month. That's nearly £40 a day! Plus they wanted £60 every 6 weeks for shoes on top I'm looking out for...

All th riding school horses I rode were nutters! Seriously how they put kids on some of those I don't know! One I was absolutely terrified of and would physically shake when I got on her. It was a bad riding school though

I've also never shared before so not sure what to expect? And I worry about offending people when I ask how much but have to reply with"sorry, I can't afford that much a month/week"

Hertfordshire area

I'm fine with mucking out etc. £10-£15 a day plus a bit towards feet was what I was expecting but the ones that are £200+ I know what yards they're on and livery is only £80-£150 a month.

Good to know! I'm considering my trailer test and am 19 but only just passed my driving test

I worked at a riding school and often found people thought they were asking firmly but were actually being very soft and the horses knew they could just do what they wanted, but, as everyone has said, it does come with experience. You have to learn how firmly or softly to ride each individual...

I'm looking for a share horse, I'm happy to do duties morning and evening if it is near to home or work, and just evening duties if it isn't close, I just want something sensible, not bothered on age or ability, with a school available I'm happy to pay £30 a week with 2 or 3 days. Am I...