Amaretto
Well-Known Member
When I moved from my last yard (which I loved), it was because they didn't offer livery, which I needed because I had just got injured (broken back) and I couldn't muck out, lift haynets etc. Ended up staying at the new yard as my boy settled really well and there was no reason to move back. I would never have moved in normal circumstances.
My friend has been on her current yard for nearly 7 years and has tolerated excessive price hikes, non maintainance of facilities and less than perfect service. Mainly because it's a stone's throw from her house and she has been friends with the yard owner since she was a small child.
She has plucked up the courage to find somewhere more suitable and informed the current yard owner today. The yard owner was really upset and my friend felt upset too and has been working herself into a frenzy in the run up to handing in her notice.
To me, it should be about what's right for your horse and what's right for your circumstances. But it's so hard when friendships are involved. I think you should always have a grown up conversation with your yard owner and not get personal - after all, it's not useful to burn your bridges.
How have you all dealt with difficult situations such as this?
My friend has been on her current yard for nearly 7 years and has tolerated excessive price hikes, non maintainance of facilities and less than perfect service. Mainly because it's a stone's throw from her house and she has been friends with the yard owner since she was a small child.
She has plucked up the courage to find somewhere more suitable and informed the current yard owner today. The yard owner was really upset and my friend felt upset too and has been working herself into a frenzy in the run up to handing in her notice.
To me, it should be about what's right for your horse and what's right for your circumstances. But it's so hard when friendships are involved. I think you should always have a grown up conversation with your yard owner and not get personal - after all, it's not useful to burn your bridges.
How have you all dealt with difficult situations such as this?