Ravenwood
Well-Known Member
I made a post earlier in NL about charging for a horse in livery here for 2 weeks. I charged £10 a day plus expenses at cost price such as food, shavings and hay. I can't tell you how much I put myself out to make their stay here enjoyable, hassle free and over the years we have become good friends. Also I sorted out an emergency plumber when there was a leak, I turned off the water etc, etc and am generally there on call. (the leak happened on a hunting morning but I still managed to get all horses plaited and turned out in time).
Anyway he told me he thought £10/day was too much and it really should only be £8 tops. I said I was sorry that he thought I had overcharged him and agreed to knock £28 off the bill (ie £2/day) but did point out that before he arrived I had to prepare his stable, get the food, order in extra hay and when he goes I will have to clear out his stable etc, that I groomed and cleaned the tack daily, I plaited twice for hunting, he did however give my daughter £10 because she came down in the evenings to help out.
I am so upset that a man with that much money would quibble over £2 a day when I have looked after his horse when he visits for years, he knows I am very efficient and good with horses and I feel everything is done to a high standard.
I really feel that when he comes in Sept (with another family and 4 other horses) I might suggest he finds someone else to groom but am really loathe to fall out with him.
Sorry its such a long post!
Anyway he told me he thought £10/day was too much and it really should only be £8 tops. I said I was sorry that he thought I had overcharged him and agreed to knock £28 off the bill (ie £2/day) but did point out that before he arrived I had to prepare his stable, get the food, order in extra hay and when he goes I will have to clear out his stable etc, that I groomed and cleaned the tack daily, I plaited twice for hunting, he did however give my daughter £10 because she came down in the evenings to help out.
I am so upset that a man with that much money would quibble over £2 a day when I have looked after his horse when he visits for years, he knows I am very efficient and good with horses and I feel everything is done to a high standard.
I really feel that when he comes in Sept (with another family and 4 other horses) I might suggest he finds someone else to groom but am really loathe to fall out with him.
Sorry its such a long post!
