Is it possible to find a sharer for a not straight forward horse???

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For various reasons i'm thinking of getting a sharer for my current mare,i've had a sharer before for my other mare but this horse is the total opposite to her. The main reason is that she needs to be worked everyday (which i manage most of the time) really as she gets to much of a handful even after one day off,she has a lot of potential but is still young (4),she is quite sharp to ride sometimes although is good in company out hacking, when she does get excited she will buck and fart around,she is ok to school now on her own which is nice- when she came she was semi wild! You have to be very assertive and confident with her as she doesn't hesitate in doing her own thing otherwise.
She's come on loads with me over the last couple of months and is a lot more settled now,she doesn't trust people too much so i'm trying to earn that still really but it's going to be a slow process,i do think that if i had another person to ride her too she would improve a lot more,my trainer helped me for a while which worked out great but she is moving yards soon and isn't really around to ride her much now.

Do any of you think their would be an experienced rider out there that would be interested in her,i wouldn't be expecting them to help bring her on but if someone was looking to hack out with others etc and have a bit of fun (she loves jumping) then maybe it could work? Our yard is very busy and there's plenty of others to go out with,we have fab facilities etc. There would be no chores to do, just come and ride! My work commitments are quite a pressure and another baby may be on the way! I just want to make sure she gets the attention she deserves. Any ideas/thoughts?
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sorry if it doesn't make sense i'm not really with it at the mo,major head cold!
 
There should be someone out there that's willing to help, especially for free.

I'd give them a good vetting on their riding first obviously and then a trial period just be sure.

The other baby on the way, is that human or equine?

If it's human I would consider turning the mare away for the summer until you're ready for her!!!
 
It should be possible but you will need to insist that the sharer has rider insurance. If you are a member of the BHS you will access to their legal helpline. It may be a good idea to get the sharer to sign something saying that the horse is young,may play up at times & that they are a competent enough rider to deal with these eventualities. On the other hand the legal position may be that if you admit to the horse being less than perfect it may render you liable if there were to be any kind of incident. So take advice on the bets way to protect yourself under these circumstances.
 
Where abouts are you as I may be very interested from 14th of May? I have a rising 2 gelding (just) at the moment so am riding horse free and since loans are out; I go to university in the US in September till december; I may be very interested.
 
I've had quite a few sharers for my not straight forward mare over the years. They all start off thinking they can cope, but reality soon hits and they clear off! Having said that, I currently have a sharer for her who has had her for nearly 4 years now. She has been sorely tested over that time and has always come through.

I would just be completely honest and tell them that if they can't cope to let you know rather than struggling on or just never showing up. I agree with whoever said the sharer should arrange insurance for themselves too.
 
I think it would be possible - particularly over the summer. Many very competent riders have to sell their horses while they go off to uni then face a horseless summer at home. Not everyone can afford their own horse and other peeps may have their own but it may be lame or getting older etc and would love to help with your youngster.

She sounds lovely - good luck with findng someone for her
 
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It should be possible but you will need to insist that the sharer has rider insurance. If you are a member of the BHS you will access to their legal helpline. It may be a good idea to get the sharer to sign something saying that the horse is young,may play up at times & that they are a competent enough rider to deal with these eventualities. On the other hand the legal position may be that if you admit to the horse being less than perfect it may render you liable if there were to be any kind of incident. So take advice on the bets way to protect yourself under these circumstances.

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Thats what i was thinking too,i'm a gold member of the BHS so will give them a bell to get some advice.

Thanks everyone for your comments,i'm as always going to be completly honest about her and hope i can find someone that will enjoy her but is confident and experienced with it.She is a fun ride once you get to know her quirks but as long as you are firm but fair she respects you,she is very pretty and is coming on well so i'm sure i'll find someone that sees that too.

Wish me luck!!
 
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