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I am moving on saturday after being based at the same yard for 23 years with numerous horses and to be honest I am bricking it :( Does any one have a) any tips for telling your yard owner that you are actually going and b) settling iin to a new place ?
 
Eeeek 23 years is a bloomin' long time. Haven't you given notice? :eek:

Try not to worry - I am a 100% believer in everything happens for a reason. This new place will open up different opportunities and may just turn out to be brilliant. If it doesn't then it will teach you something you didn't know so it's a win win situation in the end.

A very wise man once told me that instead of saying 'I'm leaving because I....' say 'Thank you for having me because you have....' You can usually apply the same principle to many conversations. Turns a possible negative into a positive.

Good Luck!
 
Probably tell them tomorrow, give them a bit of notice!

Leave on good terms, so you can always go back if needed! Ditto the point about saying thank you for having us, but I'm sure there's a reason why you're moving so you have to give it a go :) Good luck!
 
I would be careful, if you are leaving on Saturday and haven't told your YO yet it's a bit unfair...trust me, I've had it done to me and i haven't been too impressed. The fairness and respect goes both ways.

Please leave on good terms, it's hard enough for both parties when things are left up in the air or ugly...
 
I have no contract and to be honest after the events of the last week - farrier being assaulted,me being called all the names under the sun , my horse strangley being the only one that managed to escape from the field with all the gates still locked amongst other things - im not sure they deserve the notice but thank you for all of this - made me feel a little better about things
 
If your current yard had been a nice place to it is always best to leave on good terms, i.e. Correct notice, a thank you card, bottle of something & a tin of chocolates in the tack room for the other liveries. But from your reply i guess that is not the case so inform the yard owner and get yourself out of there.

With regards to the new yard, i have when moved done the following:

Made up my stable beforehand so you can just spend time with your horse when you get there.

Put a couple of your own horses rugs over the stable door so he has a familiar smell.

Keep as much as you can to your old routine.

Let your horse have a little wander round and sniff his new surroundings.

Tin of chocolates for the liveries with a card saying hello, what your name is & your horses name.

Smile & be friendly, dont listen to yard gossip, reserve your own judgement

Hope this helps & good luck with the move.
 
I've only moved yards once, and wasn't there anywhere near as long as you, and I felt awful telling the owner!
I gave her a call and just explained that I had been given a spot at another yard that met my requirements better. I didn't need to explain or go into detail. I thanked her numerous times for making it a pleasant place to be at. I also took my gear home during the week so it was an easy shift on the last day.

I hope it goes well for you, and try not to feel badly. Everyone has a right to make their own choices when circumstances change :)

Hope your new yard is lovely!
 
My horses spend 6 months of the year at the Aussie equivelent of a yard, and the other 6 months at a friends place in a lovely 40 acre paddock (the paddock ground is clay and is a nightmare in winter, hence the need to move).

When moving them, I move all my gear (Tack, tubs for rugs and the like) first and make sure it is all set up how I want it before I even think about moving my horses.

That way once I arrive at the new yard, I can concentrate on settling them in and making sure they are getting used to their new surrounding. Depending on the time of day and if they are turned out or stabled, I will also ask if it's ok to give them some hay or a feed.

Maybe get a large bag of carrots or something tasty to share around (either for the horses or the people), I find it is a really nice way to break the ice. :)
Good luck and I hope the move goes well!
 
I can appreciate why you are leaving that yard without warning as the owners are a couple of very nasty bullies who have no concept of how to run a stables.That yard is unique in this way and it is not managed like a usual livery stables.Well done you for getting out of that hell hole at last as i know you will feel liberated and can get on with your aims without a couple of vindictive people dictating what you can do with your own horse.Best of luck in your new place.You can now have quality trainers and go anywhere you please with your horse without having to ask permission !!.Moving is the best thing you have done for you and your horse.
 
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