Noodles_3
Well-Known Member
Just a little rant really.. I had been riding a little cob for someone last year but stopped as I lost confidence with him. (I struggle with confidence with riding) since this I had had the odd ride on a friends pony but hardly ever.
However I decided that I missed everything horses so put an advert asking if anyone would mind me spending time with there horse, doing chores etc but not necessarily riding as this is what I enjoy. Anyway someone got back to me and I met them and there horse. The horse was absolutely lovely, a true confidence giver and even suitable for riding if I wanted. The owner seemed so lovely and genuine to and spoke about what I could do and showed me around, spoke about needing to get me keys for the yard etc. Anyway, planned a date which was cancelled - fair do's. But then when I tried to re arrange the owner just ignored me! My messages were shown as 'read'. But no reply asking if it was still ok. Now I totally understand the owner may of changed their mind and thought 'actually it's not for me' but surely i deserved a message or phone call explaining this? Feel so disappointed as I really thought it seemed a great set up for me and everyone seemed lovely and I was led to believe they were happy with me and wanted me to help.
Just baffles me when people do things like this, no need for ignorance at all!
I haven't messaged the owner since, I've just left it but it's really annoyed me! Grrr. Next time maybe I shouldn't be so willing to offer my services!
However I decided that I missed everything horses so put an advert asking if anyone would mind me spending time with there horse, doing chores etc but not necessarily riding as this is what I enjoy. Anyway someone got back to me and I met them and there horse. The horse was absolutely lovely, a true confidence giver and even suitable for riding if I wanted. The owner seemed so lovely and genuine to and spoke about what I could do and showed me around, spoke about needing to get me keys for the yard etc. Anyway, planned a date which was cancelled - fair do's. But then when I tried to re arrange the owner just ignored me! My messages were shown as 'read'. But no reply asking if it was still ok. Now I totally understand the owner may of changed their mind and thought 'actually it's not for me' but surely i deserved a message or phone call explaining this? Feel so disappointed as I really thought it seemed a great set up for me and everyone seemed lovely and I was led to believe they were happy with me and wanted me to help.
Just baffles me when people do things like this, no need for ignorance at all!
I haven't messaged the owner since, I've just left it but it's really annoyed me! Grrr. Next time maybe I shouldn't be so willing to offer my services!