SouthWestWhippet
Well-Known Member
Thinking of possibly getting a sharer for my pony as a) am single parent to a demanding toddler b) pony is fat and needs the work and c) I HATE winter and am very lazy when it is cold and wet.
Was thinking about it today, I would probably be offering 3 days p/week including a Saturday. Sharer would basically hack pony out. I have no facilities, just a muddy field and although I have a schooling area, pony is not easy to school on the flat and I would probably not want someone doing this with him.
Pony is fab to hack, forward going, responsive and sensitive. 100% in traffic and although can be spooky, responds well to firm, kind riding and doesn't do anything stupid. I hack him down A-roads without worries. Hacking round me is good, mostly quiet roads with a few nice bridles paths within easy distance (20mins ish). He's a really fun ride, would suit small adult or *mature* teen (don't want him ragged). He's 14hh, quite stocky.
For this 3 day share, I would want about £25p/month, 50% of farrier paid (he's barefoot) plus all the poo-picking done. Field is about an acre, two ponies on it. I currently poo-pick once a week and take out 5 wheelbarrows so it isn't a monumental task. Just a bit of a pain when I'd like to use all my grandparent babysitting credits to ride!
Wondering if this arrangement would suit someone and if it sounds reasonable, or if people these days would be looking for shares with 'facilities' or less 'work'. I don't even have a stable, pony is usually tacked up on my parents' driveway, we're very rough and ready! Am wondering if people more used to riding school/livery environments might be a bit put off or if I'm actually offering quite a good deal?
Was thinking about it today, I would probably be offering 3 days p/week including a Saturday. Sharer would basically hack pony out. I have no facilities, just a muddy field and although I have a schooling area, pony is not easy to school on the flat and I would probably not want someone doing this with him.
Pony is fab to hack, forward going, responsive and sensitive. 100% in traffic and although can be spooky, responds well to firm, kind riding and doesn't do anything stupid. I hack him down A-roads without worries. Hacking round me is good, mostly quiet roads with a few nice bridles paths within easy distance (20mins ish). He's a really fun ride, would suit small adult or *mature* teen (don't want him ragged). He's 14hh, quite stocky.
For this 3 day share, I would want about £25p/month, 50% of farrier paid (he's barefoot) plus all the poo-picking done. Field is about an acre, two ponies on it. I currently poo-pick once a week and take out 5 wheelbarrows so it isn't a monumental task. Just a bit of a pain when I'd like to use all my grandparent babysitting credits to ride!
Wondering if this arrangement would suit someone and if it sounds reasonable, or if people these days would be looking for shares with 'facilities' or less 'work'. I don't even have a stable, pony is usually tacked up on my parents' driveway, we're very rough and ready! Am wondering if people more used to riding school/livery environments might be a bit put off or if I'm actually offering quite a good deal?
