Professional event riders in SE

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Firewell

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Does anyone know of any professional event riders in the hants, surrey, west sussex areas that take on horses to compete?
Prefer someone whos a talented, sensitive rider whos up and coming as opposed to a 'name' and also someone who is not too expensive. However someone who has good BE results up to Int level.

Im just wondering if its possible that I could send J to someone... then I wouldnt have to sell him. However I don't know how much these sorts of things cost!? or do they do any part loan type arrangements? Where I pay for costs of keep but not competeing or the other way round?

Thanks
 
It's normally quite expensive! A pro (up and coming, not established or known) I knew charged £25 per day a few years back for livery and daily schooling then extra for competing, shoes etc (that was in the Wilts area).

If you don't want to let him go then why not look for a competitive rider who wants a horse on loan while their own is off games?

You might find a young rider who'd be glad of the ride, but whether they'd want one that's not established at a particular level I don't know.

Sorry, that's not really very helpful.
 
Yes loan is a possibility I suppose to the right person, I don't want my hard work ruined.

Oh I don't know, I'm trying to think through all avenues because he's a bloody good horse.
 
I think you might find someone with proven results, even not a big name, will be quite expensive, although that depends a lot on what you consider "expensive".

You might very well find someone younger/less proven who is very good and wants another good horse to run, but I'd be careful about taking any random person, however enthusiastic. ;) Watch the person ride, talk to any other clients, really check out where the horse will be living etc. Horsemen are optimists by nature and likely to paint you the most hopeful picture. Don't be afraid of "offending" someone by making sure they're going to look after your nice horse! You are his "agent" and have a perfect right to be confident in your choice.

As above, it might be tricky as he's not got form and many JR/YR types are working against the clock so looking primarily for horses they can get higher level mileage on, but some just want another horse to jump.

It depends a lot on what you want out of it, too. Do you want to keep riding the horse? Do you want him potentially "made up" for you at some later date or sold on? I presume you want him to stay local (fair enough, if you ask me, so you can at least keep an eye on things).

My best advice is to go to your next local BE event and watch a few people ride. Approach anyone who impresses you, even if they aren't a pro. Don't be shy, YOU are offering the opportunity not offering a favour and anyone sensible should be flattered even if it's not an option for them. At the very least, they might be able to steer you towards their coach or a fellow rider who might be able to help you out.
 
Thanks :),

No I don't want him brought on for me, I'm never going to ride at that level anyway so would be pointless. If they got on with him and were being successful then I would let them carry on as long as he was happy.

It's just another option I'm considering as the thought of him not being mine or never riding him again would be awful.

I wouldn't want him going to an overenthusiastic hobby rider, I may as well keep him.

I suppose my ideal scenario would be someone lovely and local who would have him on loan, start proper eventing him now who was close by so I could go by and see him every now and again and take him for a ride. I could go and watch him at events and then when in a few years they have done what they wanted with him or he can't event I could have him back?!

Before I sell him I just want to make sure I've considered it all as he is a wonderful horse and a wonderful opportunity for someone.

I was trotting round the field in the mist with him this morn and I had a little tear because I would be so sad to sell him.
 
I no he is a pro but Ken Spencer is brilliant and a lovely person with it, he is a very quiet rider. I think his charges are quite fair and he is a real confidence giver to young or green horses. If you are interested I will pm him your number.
 
Perhaps another idea to throw into the ring is to look for a good event rider who has WPs on the yard who would be able to take him on?

Then the costs are lower but they are under the close eye of the pro so should progress well.

My 5yro is with a yard on this system at the moment and it means his stay has been extended from the planned 3 months to about 12 months (although they are happy to keep him for as long as I want) as the lower costs mean I am not tied to having to bring him home earlier.

I am very happy with the arrangement as he is coming on very well, the WP who mainly rides him is competing at Novice/1* level on her own horse and she rides my horse under supervision from the pro (who is also my trainer for my other horse).

It happens quite a lot at event yards and works well imo, obviously as long as you pick the right yard to start with! :)
 
firewell said:
I wouldn't want him going to an overenthusiastic hobby rider, I may as well keep him.

I suppose my ideal scenario would be someone lovely and local who would have him on loan, start proper eventing him now who was close by so I could go by and see him every now and again and take him for a ride. I could go and watch him at events and then when in a few years they have done what they wanted with him or he can't event I could have him back?!
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Don't dismiss the over-enthusiastic hobby rider! These are the sort of people who would loan him to event and not expect you to pay them.

Most professional event riders however far down the scale would expect at least full livery costs plus competition fees.
 
I can highly recommend Sam Penn based at Golden Cross. I have been based there since May having never competed before and she has turned me and my horse around, we came 10th at Brightling at the weekend.

Sam is a beautiful, quiet rider and GX run dressage/SJ weekly so J would be able to get noticed straight away.
 
This is one of those times where I wish we had money and time and weren't in the middle of nowhere! I hope you find someone lovely for him and I would really encourage you to look at loaning if only briefly to give him a bit of a record at BE before selling him.
 
doratheexplorer said:
I can highly recommend Sam Penn based at Golden Cross. I have been based there since May having never competed before and she has turned me and my horse around, we came 10th at Brightling at the weekend.

Sam is a beautiful, quiet rider and GX run dressage/SJ weekly so J would be able to get noticed straight away.
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another vote for Sam - she is an amazing rider in all 3 phases and incredibly talented. I have my horse with her and she's achieved some brilliant results so far this season. There are also heaps of shows at golden cross that your horse can compete in (BD / BSJA etc) so it works out to be a great deal!
 
I would event him for you if you could help out with costs, current horse has injured herself. Based in West Sussex and at Hartpury College in term time- great training and facilities....
 
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