I Don't Believe I Am Contemplating This....! Need Opinions (Don't worry, not sad!)

[Berpisc]

Forty-seven hun . I have contemplated before, but having worked full time with horses before (polo ponies, showjumpers, ranch ponies, equestrian centres, race horses), I am wary of turning my 'hobby' into my job. It was different then, I was broke lol. I could keep on some of the work I do now, so I wouldn't be broke .

Oh thinkings

Especially as at the mo we are still tangled in a recession, do some research and keep storming your brain, but I would be cautious of cutting off a monetary lifeline too early
All the best though.

 

[MrsMozart]

What clients do you envisage coming to you and saying help me with x?

Probably the same type as I've helped over the years . The young beginners, the nervous, the ones who 'just don't get it'. I am very lucky in that I empathise with people, I seem able to find the angle that helps them to see their way through. It's part of the reason for contemplating it .

 

[MrsMozart]

I think you would make a good teacher Mrs M. i may be wrong but you come across as patient and understanding and definately very caring about horses. You communicate well and also want to learn. That would make you a very good teacher- the pony club in particular need a few more instructors like you.

Ta TT . Yes, I'd like to do PC, but it would be the basic level for now, the beginners. I'd like to help out with other levels as well, to help with getting points across where needed, etc.

Hm. Will add that to my contemplation/Game Plan

 

[Flibble]

Mrs M all I can say is that you spend what you earn. I know my situation is very different but I am aghast at how much I was paid before and spent and how little I can live on now even before I sold my horse. Too little money is a disaster but less makes you more creative with how it is spent.

Plus I used to do a job I didnt really enjoy for 30 years (well the ast 10 anyway!)

 

[DragonSlayer]

You only live once.

Only you know all the details about how ready you are for this....

I wish you well and loads of good luck!

Ignore the doubters, you have the guts to change things....go for it!

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I certainly think that there is a need for good teachers of the basics of riding & stable management (hence some of the questions I see on here - not saying that people shouldn't ask - just surprised that they need to).
Unfortunately I'm not sure that enough people realise that they need to be taught.
I, too, would be wary of turning a hobby into job, or in your case back into a job. I know people who have done that and regretted it as they then feel that the hobby becomes work and there is no down time - I think it's a bit different when you are younger and have boundless energy.
I would think that there is an awful lot to consider before making any sort of decision. What would the training costs be? what would your post-qualifying earning potential be? would that equal your current earning capacity? Do you need to earn as much as you do now? would there be a need for your service in the area you will move to?
And last but not least; Is this the drugs/boredom talking because you are laid up at the moment?
I know what I'm like if I am ill - I have the whole house decorated in my mind while lying on the sofa feeling sorry for myself!
All the best whatever you decide!

 

[MrsMozart]

Id say go for what you love enjoy and wake up in the morning thinking yeah im going to work! I get up and think god ive got to go back to that place!

Just as long as you can afford it go for it and keep us posted!

Lizx

Yes, that's what I want again, that feeling of 'I'm alive and loving it!'. I know there'll be downsides and blah days, but don't mind those

Yup, will also only do it if can afford it - I have children and horses with expensive tastes lol

 

[MrsMozart]

I think the moral support/stable management teaching idea is particularly nice I am getting my first horse soon and I would love to have someone other than the YO/other liveries to ask for help that wouldn't be judgmental and who genuinely was pleased to offer help, or even just a bit of reassurance. I did lots of stable management stuff at my RS a few years ago, but I don't think 'Own a Pony Weeks', little courses and such are really any help - an awful lot of knowledge but not enough of the practical stuff or indeed common sense. With non-horsey parents I think it is really hard, as how do you 'break in' to horse-owning without any help if you've never done it before? Go for it!

Ta hun . First horse! How exciting . A lovely feeling . Look forward to hearing about him/her

 

[scotsmare]

Speaking of The Game Plan, I notice you still haven't sent it to me

Right, I was going to text you but too much to text so here goes:

I think if you want to go back and teach then do it. You need to factor in the time / money of getting qualified. Another thing that might help your urge to help others is to consider training others in your current field? That way you could still retain an income whilst you get qualified.

Poppy with Raff has recently done saddle fitting training and is doing Bowen training so might be worth having a chat with her

 

[MrsMozart]

well there's absolutely no reason why you can't stay doing what your doing, but train on the side. most instructors i know of went to a college for a couple of hours a week, then went over the lessons at home.

realistically, if i were you i would stay working as i was, but get my exams, and reassess then.

if you still want to teach, damn well go for it it's very very rewarding and what i want to do myself

Will definately be doing it on the side . Got to keep paying for this little lot lol

 

[SusieT]

I'm in the camp of I judt don't get it I'm afraid. You seem a bit conceited about your 'abilities' and I stand by my original post-but feel free to prove me wrong

 

[MrsMozart]

A friend of mine did a similar thing in her 40:s, she decided to be a Bowen Therapist. if i remember rightly you have to do people before horses!!!

She did little part time jobs to keep herself ticking over money wise. She loves it.

Go for something you passionate about, the learning will come natural.

Good luck to you.

Well done . I need to research it all . Doing people would be good . I'm interested in the mechanics and interaction of horse/saddle/rider.

Ta hun

 

[DragonSlayer]

I'm in the camp of I judt don't get it I'm afraid. You seem a bit conceited about your 'abilities' and I stand by my original post-but feel free to prove me wrong

Do you know the OP?

How much do you know about her 'abilities'...?

If she is useless, then she will learn the hard way, won't she?

How I despair of doubters, always wanting to throw in the 'Buts'.....

Here is someone wanting to prove something to herself, not to you personally, but to see if she can do it...

 

[scotsmare]

I'm in the camp of I judt don't get it I'm afraid. You seem a bit conceited about your 'abilities' and I stand by my original post-but feel free to prove me wrong

Really, do you know Mrs M personally??

I do, and I can assure you that she is not conceited in any shape or form. I'm sure she'll be quite happy to prove you wrong!

 

[MrsMozart]

I'm in the camp of I judt don't get it I'm afraid. You seem a bit conceited about your 'abilities' and I stand by my original post-but feel free to prove me wrong

How charming. So, to say there is something I know I am good at is wrong? I would ask why, but whilst I appreciate different views and that the fact that they make me think and consider different angles, as other posters on this thread have done, I am not interested in your opinion; whilst a differing opinion is welcome, as stated earlier, yours is blunt to the point of being rude and you have offered nothing constructive, other than pointing out that things will take time.

I will of course not be 'proving you wrong' because I have nothing to prove to you.

 

[DragonSlayer]

How charming. So, to say there is something I know I am good at is wrong? I would ask why, but whilst I appreciate different views and that the fact that they make me think and consider different angles, as other posters on this thread have done, I am not interested in your opinion; whilst a differing opinion is welcome, as stated earlier, yours is blunt to the point of being rude and you have offered nothing constructive, other than pointing out that things will take time.

I will of course not be 'proving you wrong' because I have nothing to prove to you.

Ignore her Mrs M....

I know people like her, I don't talk to them much because you know whatever you say, they will disparage it!

Reach for your dreams!

XXX

 

[MrsMozart]

Especially as at the mo we are still tangled in a recession, do some research and keep storming your brain, but I would be cautious of cutting off a monetary lifeline too early
All the best though.

Oh yes! I, like many others, know the recession . I run a company so am always looking for the angles to make us better and try and ride it out (excues the pun!), etc. Definately won't cut off too soon, if ever really as part of what we do cannot be stopped (software), otherwise we'd have our butts sued off .

Thank you for the point though . I'll definately put it in the Game Plan!

 

[touchstone]

I am a huge believer in following your heart, you will always live to regret it if you don't, whatever the outcome; you don't want to live with 'what iff's' and 'buts'.

There is a saying that I find true, than when you do what you love it isn't work.Every day should be a pleasure, not a drudge and often when you are doing something that you love and enjoy the income flows in anyway, because you have the passion and dedication to keep going, whereas doing something because you 'have' to affects the quality of the rest of your life.

Even if you aren't at that level yet, working towards a target is no bad thing, and to be honest a good teacher is far more about connecting with others than ability alone.

I say go for it and enjoy, and I wish you every success!

 

[MrsMozart]

Life is too short not to make the most of it! Do what will make you happy in the end. Thats why I started up my own business with a company earlier this year, it allows me to pay for the lifestyle I want and use my time as I wish usually waking up 8ish and spending all morning with my dogs and horse then doing a few hours work in the afternoon. As long as you can still support your family and horses why not?!

Sorry hun! Thought I'd replied, but can't find it (so either going mad, or have replied twice lol).

That's what I want! My business gives me a lot of time off (only worked six months last year ), but I want to enjoy what I do. It's so easy to get sucked into the 'Must earn more and more money!' way of thinking. Just need to earn enough, with a bit left over . The other things we're doing will, hopefully, add to whatever it is I do and all the revenue streams will keep us ticking over

 

[teddyt]

I'm in the camp of I judt don't get it I'm afraid. You seem a bit conceited about your 'abilities' and I stand by my original post-but feel free to prove me wrong

I dont know mrs m at all but even i can tell that she is not conceited. You are entitled to your opinion but imo you have been a bit rude on this thread. OP hasnt said she wants to start teaching people to ride around Badminton

 

[rosie fronfelen]

Yes, that's what I want again, that feeling of 'I'm alive and loving it!'. I know there'll be downsides and blah days, but don't mind those

Yup, will also only do it if can afford it - I have children and horses with expensive tastes lol

MrsM, hopefully you will get better after your horrendous accident and be motivated again- but its funny how when i said i was disabled, in a chair, unable to do sod all- i was accused of playing the sympathy game!(which i wasnt!!) but you will get better eventually, but i suppose that is down to me being bitter and twisted, as i was told- anyway, good luck in whatever you wish to achieveand i hope your dreams come true.

 

[teddyt]

Mrs m- what do you do at the moment- you earn a reasonable amount and only work 6 months a year?! im in the wrong job!

 

[Izzwizz]

Forty-seven hun . I have contemplated before, but having worked full time with horses before (polo ponies, showjumpers, ranch ponies, equestrian centres, race horses), I am wary of turning my 'hobby' into my job. It was different then, I was broke lol. I could keep on some of the work I do now, so I wouldn't be broke .

Oh thinkings

Ooooh your the same age as me! I dont feel so bad about comtemplating/doing my change of career now. OH was worried I was going through some kind of crisis packing in a decently paid job. He wasnt the one in tears at 4pm each day telling my manager why we hadnt got any sales leads for Loans and Credit cards. I just couldnt do what I didnt believe in, in the way they wanted us to anymore. Im much happier now and my horses always have clean rugs lol!!

Good luck in whatever you decide to do. x

 

[MrsMozart]

Mrs M all I can say is that you spend what you earn. I know my situation is very different but I am aghast at how much I was paid before and spent and how little I can live on now even before I sold my horse. Too little money is a disaster but less makes you more creative with how it is spent.

Plus I used to do a job I didnt really enjoy for 30 years (well the ast 10 anyway!)

Oh yes! Most definately . Sometimes I look at what I earn now, compared to what I used to think was a good salary, and I think Yikes! Where the heck does it all go???!!! Sorry, excessive use there . This will all be over time and won't happen unless we buy the right house and drop our outgoings. I spend far more than I need to

 

[MrsMozart]

You only live once.

Only you know all the details about how ready you are for this....

I wish you well and loads of good luck!

Ignore the doubters, you have the guts to change things....go for it!

Ta hun

It will be over time rather than overnight. I'll let you know how it goes

Don't worry re. the doubters. Different points of view are welcome, there's bound to be loads I haven't thought of

 

[MrsMozart]

I think there could be a market for low level teaching, like children that are just getting started and adults that are coming into riding at a later stage, like OHs for example. Is this the kind of thing you mean? Some riding schools tend to rush through everything just getting everyone to do rising trot and it takes you months to progress if you're in a group lesson. Having someone who could do one to one tuition and really encourage their students would be great.

Yes, that sort of thing . When D1 and D2 were learning, their instructors seemed to rush them through the transtioning phases. I was always taught, and I taught, for example, that one does not canter until one can keep one's butt in the saddle and at least attempt to ask properly. Their instructors did it differently, but it was not effective, the Ds could not feel the transition, etc., so I taught them. Now everyone comments on what a good seat D1 has - poor lass had to work hard at it . Lunge lessons as well seem to be a thing of the past for beginnners. And riding without stirrups was, for us, the norm (sometimes we were lucky to keep the reins lol). So, sorry for going on, but it's all that side/level of it. Once they know the basic aids and are able to use them without thinking as it were, then that's when I'd pass them on to someone else

 

[MrsMozart]

Mrs m- what do you do at the moment- you earn a reasonable amount and only work 6 months a year?! im in the wrong job!

If I told you....

I work with business. I sort of help them spend their money; I protect their bottom line . It used to be easy, I was in Procurement, i.e. I bought things on behalf of a company, but now I do a lot of problem solving, change management and strategic stuff, etc. etc. etc. Costs a fortune in Professional Indemnity Insurance lol. We have other people work with our company as well, makes it fun . We get to deal with all sorts of organizations

 

[eahotson]

Well while I wouldn't want to do a job I really didn't like, not having money or worrying about it all isn't fun either.If you like teaching why not train as a teacher, infants, primary or whatever appeals.You won't have quite the same freedom as someone who is self employed but its something that can be done anywhere in the country, full time or part time.Hours and holidays are not bad although I appreciate that teachers days don't end at 4 pm.

 

[MrsMozart]

I certainly think that there is a need for good teachers of the basics of riding & stable management (hence some of the questions I see on here - not saying that people shouldn't ask - just surprised that they need to).
Unfortunately I'm not sure that enough people realise that they need to be taught.
I, too, would be wary of turning a hobby into job, or in your case back into a job. I know people who have done that and regretted it as they then feel that the hobby becomes work and there is no down time - I think it's a bit different when you are younger and have boundless energy.
I would think that there is an awful lot to consider before making any sort of decision. What would the training costs be? what would your post-qualifying earning potential be? would that equal your current earning capacity? Do you need to earn as much as you do now? would there be a need for your service in the area you will move to?
And last but not least; Is this the drugs/boredom talking because you are laid up at the moment?
I know what I'm like if I am ill - I have the whole house decorated in my mind while lying on the sofa feeling sorry for myself!
All the best whatever you decide!

Ta hun. Much appreciated. Yes, some of it is probably boredom. I am working (the joys of this contract), but I can't get out and about and can't ride and can't drice, so I am being slightly pathetic and reaching out

None of anything is possible unless we downsize, not at the moment any way. There is potential that something we're working on will make the need to earn other money academic . Again, that is in the future, though not so distant now I suppose (really do need to finish The Game Plan!). All points you have made are going into the spreadsheet . Thank you.

 

[MrsMozart]

Speaking of The Game Plan, I notice you still haven't sent it to me

Right, I was going to text you but too much to text so here goes:

I think if you want to go back and teach then do it. You need to factor in the time / money of getting qualified. Another thing that might help your urge to help others is to consider training others in your current field? That way you could still retain an income whilst you get qualified.

Poppy with Raff has recently done saddle fitting training and is doing Bowen training so might be worth having a chat with her

Sorry! Promise it will be with you by cop today

Hm. I could couple that with other things couldn't I. Hm. That would be an easy one.... I could get the website tweaked pretty easily to make that offering... Hm. Ta hun

Will go find Poppy . Poor lass, she's going to be inundated lol