So i have just read a couple of posts on here about various topics but several posters made comments about people on full/part livery, and essentially either their ignorance or the fact that they 'don't want to know about their horses wellbeing'.
Its intrigued me. I used to be DIY but now am on 7 day part livery. Mainly because I work a busy job that takes me all over the country and all over the world, and i can't guarantee that I will be around to do my horses. Fortunately financially part livery is an option, so rather than mess yard managers around with random part days here and there, and to ensure consistency for my horses, i opted for part livery. Part livery as in no schooling/riding - the basic care only.
HOWEVER i strongly resent the suggestion that because i am a part livery and not a DIY-er it somehow suggests that I 'don't care' about my horses, or am ignorant, or wouldn't notice if they had been injured etc.
I fully expect my YM to let me know about ANYTHING that happens with my horse. Unless impossible i will ALWAYS be there for the vet/dentist/farrier etc. When I am physically able I go to the yard every day at least once to check their wellbeing even if not riding. I ALWAYS check them over when i am there. I control their feed, their rugging, their supplements etc.
Just because i don't bring them in and turn them out and muck them out and do their hay nets it does NOT mean i am a complete numpty!!!
I know there are plenty of ignoramuses out there (love that word) but seriously stop with the sweeping generalisations everyone!!!!
