ruth83
Well-Known Member
As most have said - some 14 year olds are very capable and responsible, there is no problem there - others are stupid and reckless. I caught 2 girls (16 and 14) going to fetch their ponies in from the field in their socks the other day as their feet were 'too hot in boots'.
As a yard owner, how do you police that? 'I am happy that x comes to the yard unsupervised but not y'? Major argument ensues.
YES, insurance spoils, or makes difficult, a lot of things for us nowadays. It has become this way because of the actions of a few. We have to deal with the fallout from this.
If there is a problem, find a yard where the YO is happy for them to be unsupervised and take that risk. Otherwise, follow the rules!
As a yard owner, how do you police that? 'I am happy that x comes to the yard unsupervised but not y'? Major argument ensues.
YES, insurance spoils, or makes difficult, a lot of things for us nowadays. It has become this way because of the actions of a few. We have to deal with the fallout from this.
If there is a problem, find a yard where the YO is happy for them to be unsupervised and take that risk. Otherwise, follow the rules!