Asked to compete somebodys horse??

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I have been asked if I would like to compete on a horse 9friend of a friend)..now I'm meant to be going trying her this weekend to see if we get on BUT just wondering about the comp fee's would she expect me to pay?? or does she pay?? I dont want the rossi's (if there are any ;)) I just want to get back into comp's till my two year olds riding, what are your opinions and experiances?? and how do I broach it diplomatically :D:confused:
 
I'll be honest- I would ask outright!!!

It's not an offensive question- basically, does she want to to compete the horse, therefore she should pay, or does she think she's doing you a favour, and just giving you a mount, therefore you should pay.
 
I have someone who competes on my horse. I've paid the horses membership and he pays his entry fees, which i think is fair as he doesnt contribute towards the horses upkeep.
 
When I did it, the owner paid the entry fees and I handed over the rosettes. But all I did was get on and compete, didn't do any schooling as such or prep.
 
Nope she is doing me no favours by giving me a ride..(although I do miss competing) I will be doing some SJ/WH which the owner is not into (ie jumping) but the horse is good at it and owner doesnt want it to lose its ability, she asked me out of the blue, will ask the question at weekend, just wondered if there were any etiquette lol,
 
I've done this a couple of ways before, I have had horses to compete for people where i have paid entry fees and got to keep rosettes/go to next rounds if qualified etc and also got to ride them and do whatever but i didn't muck them out etc, also used to ride for a lady who used to take horse anywhere i wanted and pay my entry fees but she let me keep rosettes, and rode for another who took horse and paid fees but she kept rosettes. both cared for all horses i just rode at comps.
 
If they are asking you, they should pay the fees. If it were the other way around, then it would be opposite, IMO.
 
Just be straight and get boundaries / rules set before you start. I was stung once and decided not to compete for people again. Then someone asked me many times to ride her horse, in the end I did but explained situation and came to a good agreement.

Tell her what you want and if she agrees say yes, if not say no and walk away.
 
i have a girl who hacks my boy out a few times a week, i've offered her the option to compete my boy if she wants, but i'd expect her to pay for the classes she does, and i'd pay diesel/horsebox upkeep and be general chauffer (sp?) and skivvy for the day. This is mainly because I'm 3 months pregnant so my OH is only happy with me schooling at home under observation (he's very protective) but i'm probably going to do a couple more dressage comps before i get too big/uncomfortable.

I think in your situation its important to be clear from the start; it wont offend the owners if you're straight with them and ask upfront what you're expected to pay for/what you'll get in return. Then you can make the informed decision whether you want to/can afford to.

When this girl originally started riding for me she asked at the start if i wanted any upkeep costs (like a sharer), if she'd get paid to ride or if i expected her to chip in with mucking out ect. I was completely honest, and we both respect each other for it as there's no misunderstandings!
 
Just ask :)
I used to school and compete a big mare for the owner who had undergone knee surgery. Basically She wanted the horse competed and I wanted to get confidence competing. We would split the membership fee and then I would go and do 2 classes. I would pay for one and the owner would pay for the other :)
 
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