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Wimbles

Wimbles

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Just wondering if anyone can suggest anywhere else that I can scour for someone who might like to come and get some free riding on my boys.

I have tried Preloved, Equine adverts and some of the local Facebook groups. I'm probably making it harder for myself as I don't actually want to put an advert on, as from past experience I just either get the wrong type of person or I find that my advert puts people off as I'm probably a bit too honest/cautionary. I would rather read people's adverts and get a feel for them straight off before replying.

They're all big horses 16.2 plus and largely ex racers but aren't really what I would call "typical thoroughbreds" with them all being very different and there would be something for a lot of types of rider to enjoy but I know their size and breed might put a lot of people off.

I would really appreciate anyone's ideas!
 
I feel your pain but from the other direction. I placed an add looking for horse to ride and despite being very specific ad I was getting offered 14hh ponies.
Only other place I suggest is a notice in local tack shops.
 
I've given up and I now pay someone. It hurts a lot bit the riders are competant, insured and reliable. They've also been police checked etc by the company they work for and if one is ill they send another.

I rode a friends horse while mine were off last year and it suited us both so maybe try your local riding club FB as there maybe someone with a horse who is off games who would like something to enjoy but not the extra expense? Xx
 
Too be honest I tried placing ads , got a couple of people, one who stayed a while until she gave up due to ill health , a couple of no goes and some really unreliable people who simply were a waste of space. Hence pony is now out on full loan (trial period, fingers crossed please, its a lovely home) I also tried for my super safe, sane, brilliant cob, but no luck. In the end I found a professional rider and pay her. She is reliable, fantastic, does as asked and so helpful, even helping when my horse coliced at home, when I was a work. I simply found it to be the best option overall, unless your lucky and found a reliable sharer.
 
Good idea re. the Riding Clubs but it does sound like if I want them riding more then I would be better paying. Not sure if I'm ready to do that just yet. My instructor will get on my boys to help, I just thought that someone might appreciate the opportunity.

PaddyMonty one of us just needs to move!! How far are you from Rugby by the way?
 
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Close enough. Why?
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We go down there quite a bit for the Team Quest dressage and are often stuck for an extra team member. I usually end up bringing an extra horse down and making out ROR rep ride it against her will! Always interested in another victim!
 
Wimbles said:
Just wondering if anyone can suggest anywhere else that I can scour for someone who might like to come and get some free riding on my boys.

I have tried Preloved, Equine adverts and some of the local Facebook groups. I'm probably making it harder for myself as I don't actually want to put an advert on, as from past experience I just either get the wrong type of person or I find that my advert puts people off as I'm probably a bit too honest/cautionary. I would rather read people's adverts and get a feel for them straight off before replying.

They're all big horses 16.2 plus and largely ex racers but aren't really what I would call "typical thoroughbreds" with them all being very different and there would be something for a lot of types of rider to enjoy but I know their size and breed might put a lot of people off.

I would really appreciate anyone's ideas!
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There are good competent reliable sharers out there. I have two. But they do take some finding and need treasuring.

It’s hard to find the balance in the advert for experienced, capable, responsible riders, capable of riding TB / competition horses. Without making the horses sound wild.

My horses for example are good in with nearly every heavy vehicle / train / motorway / bike / farm animal but spook at solo tree logs!

I have stipulated must be experienced, over 18, must drive must be under X and Y weight (two different horses), must have midweek daylight availability.

That has seemed to weed people out. And I have ended up with two over 40 sharers who are brilliant.

Really good horse pictures help draw people in.
 
Wimbles said:
We go down there quite a bit for the Team Quest dressage and are often stuck for an extra team member. I usually end up bringing an extra horse down and making out ROR rep ride it against her will! Always interested in another victim!
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I could do that. :) Although I would have to visit you prior to at least have a little ride on the days mount. Wouldn't want to let the team down.
 
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You can find good sharers on Facebook, but I think it depends on your area a lot. You could write an advert and put it up in your local feed/tack store if you have one, or in local shops?
 
I think ultimately you may need to put an advert up!! I had a lot of responses to my last advert and had to simply ask questions of them and then advise that unfortunately I thought they weren't suitable for XYZ reason if that's the impression they gave.
 
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