Is it bad etiquette to move on quickly?

[Z3bby]

I’ve recently purchased a 2yo cob and moved him onto a livery yard. I don’t feel like this livery yard suits me after been here for a few weeks.
The YO is nice enough but everything has to be done her way. As I’m new to horse ownership I thought this is okay but been told what I can and can’t do with my own horse is starting to grind a little.
I am thinking about sending him off to live in a herd of other youngsters for a year as he’s so playful but has no one/nothing to play with.
But would it be bad etiquette to move off a yard after only 1 or 2 months?

 

[Winters100]

I don't think you need to worry too much. Just politely explain that you would like him to be turned out with other youngsters, pay what is owed, and I believe that you will be able to leave on good terms. At the end of the say you need to do what is best for the horse, and this sounds like a sensible solution.

 

[MuddyMonster]

No, if a yard isn't right for one or both of you, there's no point staying if you don't have to is my philosophy!

I would expect to have to pay the first month/notice period in full though.

 

[Merry neddy man]

If you like the yard but it's just not suitable at the moment then yes move yards, but keep friendly with them so that you can return in a year or 2s time.

 

[Z3bby]

No, if a yard isn't right for one or both of you, there's no point staying if you don't have to is my philosophy!

I would expect to have to pay the first month/notice period in full though.

Thanks for your response.
There is no written contract and no notice period was discussed, how much notice would you give/offer to pay under those circumstances?

 

[Gingerwitch]

Notice his you are billed, a week or a month.

 

[Lois Lame]

I’ve recently purchased a 2yo cob and moved him onto a livery yard. I don’t feel like this livery yard suits me after been here for a few weeks.
The YO is nice enough but everything has to be done her way. As I’m new to horse ownership I thought this is okay but been told what I can and can’t do with my own horse is starting to grind a little.
I am thinking about sending him off to live in a herd of other youngsters for a year as he’s so playful but has no one/nothing to play with.
But would it be bad etiquette to move off a yard after only 1 or 2 months?

It's not bad etiquette at all because you have a very good reason to be moving - you want to 'send him off to live in a herd of other youngsters for a year.' This is what you can tell the YO. Then ask how much notice they require.

 

[milliepops]

If you like the yard but it's just not suitable at the moment then yes move yards, but keep friendly with them so that you can return in a year or 2s time.

agree with this. the horse world is a small place. it's a totally valid reason to leave so hopefully you can exit on good terms.

as above, notice period depends on how often you pay.

 

[AmyMay]

It's not bad etiquette at all because you have a very good reason to be moving - you want to 'send him off to live in a herd of other youngsters for a year.' This is what you can tell the YO. Then ask how much notice they require.

Exactly this.

 

[poiuytrewq]

I’d say in a situation like this it’s almost politer to go sooner rather than later.
It’s then an obvious genuine reason if you go now, rather then in 6 months time having pretended to he happy there.

 

[Goldenstar]

No it’s fine to leave .
Don’t burn a bridge you don’t need to though just say you want him running with others while he’s young .
That way you have a route back in the future .

 

[chocolategirl]

From a YO’s pov, I’d much rather people who aren’t happy with how I do things, just moved on rather than stay and be unhappy tbh? I will always try my best to accommodate any suggestions or changes to a person’s situation, however, it’s not always possible. Causing unrest amongst other clients is very bad form imo, not that I’m for a moment suggesting this is what you’re doing OP, but from experience, this is sadly what often does?

 

[Greylegs]

I did once leave after just 7 weeks on a (very nice) yard. Very good reasons to make the move and YO was very nice about it when I explained, and apologised profusely for the inconvenience. I did pay her a month in lieu of notice, however, so not the cheapest decision I've ever made!! I've been on the new yard over 5 years now, so it was a good decision.

If this place isn't right for you now - and it sounds like it's not - then explain politely, pay what's due and move.