Mongoose11
Well-Known Member
I've had five people out to view the cob:
1) really couldn't ride for toffee
2) wanted to pay £50 a month for three days despite paying £50 a week for a lesson with someone I know
3) sweet but a really poor rider
4) was looking because her current share was being sold but now he isn't
5) lovely but a beginner
I'm asking whether I should go with number five. She's obviously a beginner rider, think flappy reins and couldn't find the trot button at first. She didn't have an awful seat or balance and I would trust her to handle her correctly, be reliable and treat the horse well. I also liked her and that's important.
Would there really be any harm in her playing around in the school three times a week, popping a pole and 'schooling'? Is it bad that I'd probably prefer someone more capable?
Cob would still get two proper hacks out a week, the odd fun ride etc. Am I expecting too much of people? It seems that the only people who want to share a cob are beginners. She'll take a beginner but she's capable of so much more. I'm just not sure I have much choice at the moment.
WWYD?
1) really couldn't ride for toffee
2) wanted to pay £50 a month for three days despite paying £50 a week for a lesson with someone I know
3) sweet but a really poor rider
4) was looking because her current share was being sold but now he isn't
5) lovely but a beginner
I'm asking whether I should go with number five. She's obviously a beginner rider, think flappy reins and couldn't find the trot button at first. She didn't have an awful seat or balance and I would trust her to handle her correctly, be reliable and treat the horse well. I also liked her and that's important.
Would there really be any harm in her playing around in the school three times a week, popping a pole and 'schooling'? Is it bad that I'd probably prefer someone more capable?
Cob would still get two proper hacks out a week, the odd fun ride etc. Am I expecting too much of people? It seems that the only people who want to share a cob are beginners. She'll take a beginner but she's capable of so much more. I'm just not sure I have much choice at the moment.
WWYD?