Frustrated no ad replies for sharer

By way of comparison, I've recently advertised my older (17 yrs) 16.2hh medium level+, fantastic dressage schoolmaster for share for £15 per day x 2 days. No stable chores to be done. Against that comparison yours does seem a little steep on the pricing. Although I should add that I've only had one response to my advert. Must be the time of year/weather as I advertised him last year and was inundated.
 
This has been an interesting post as I am going to be seeking a sharer/part-loan for my cob in a few months time. I fall into the don't need the money but need him exercised and a hand with the poo picking etc. Mine falls into the experienced category so hopefully I'll have some response when I advertise.
 
fadedv said:
Thinking about it, finding a sharer very much depends on why you need a sharer - there seem to be four main categories to me:

1 - experienced horse, owner needs money rather than help

2 - inexperienced horse, owner needs money rather than help

3 - experienced horse, owner needs help rather than money

4 - inexperienced horse, owner needs help rather than money

I think the ones where you are most likely to get a response are 1 and 3, followed by 4 and lastly 2.
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Totally agree with this.
I've shared 3 different horses in the past and they all fell in to category 4.
I've never paid a penny towards costs but 2 of the 3 were sold for a considerable profit after sharing for a year (3rd one now in foal). In all cases I've ended up schooling the horse and teaching the owner.
I'm currently looking for another share but wont respond to any advert that states a financial contribution is required. However, I will respond to adverts that say contribution dependant on experience.
Generally riders that are experinced enough to bring on novice horses are unlikely to pay to do so but can bring much more to the partnership than money.
 
I'd drop the price a little. Even if that is the gowing rate where you are, it seems a bit steep for a young horse that needs work, and for a horse on DIY. It would be better to have someone good paying a little less than not finding anyone at all.

I'd also consider whether you can offer assistance rather than DIY. People often share when they do not have either the time or money to own their own, so having to commit to DIY might put people off.
 
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