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Stephl07

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Hi all, wanting a bit of advice about my horse.

I have got into a bit of a financial struggle and was wondering how many people would consider getting a sharer for their horse to help with the costs?

I am very particular about my horse and Im worried I wouldnt be able to cope, or I wouldnt be able to find anyone up to standard!

What do you all think?

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I am a sharer, and the situation works really well. There are a few pieces of advice I'd give though.

1. If you are expecting the sharer do to chores etc, you have to accept that they will not be done exactly how you would do them. Be aware of that now!
I would say that sharing arrangments work best when you do spend some time with your sharer regularly. Otherwise it can end up that you don't see each other for weeks on end but just leave messages for each other, which can build up misunderstandings etc.

2. If you are doing it because you can't afford your horse, be aware that your sharer might drop out with little notice and it might be difficult finding another.
 
I have shared before,one it wasnt so good and others its been wonderfull(as both horses owner and the sharer).

I htink a contract is massivly important,it lets everyone know where they stand and what you both expect from the start.
Last share horses owner put in something about the money being paid for the time with horse and not a HP sort of thing,was shocked someone before had thought that was what sharing was!
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Best adivce I can give is try to find someone you get on with and who wants to do what you want doing with the horse.
Doesnt matter if they dont ride as well as you(although it's lovely to find someone better to help school
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) as long as they know and admit their limits.
If you get on,its much more likely to work out.
 
I have shared both as horse owner and sharer. It can work really well agree with Jellicle re chores not being done the same need to accept that.
Have a think about how you'd cope should they stop sharing right in the middle of Nov, which is not a good time to find someone else or to sell the horse. Have a reserve plan such as a cheaper yard, working livery or consider sending him to a college at the end of summer if your still strapped.
 
I have thought about the chores not being done as well as tbh when he is out (and he will stay out til Nov time!) he doesnt need mucking out or anything. It is more about the hard work I have put into his schooling that Im worried about. Unless I get someone who just wants to hack him out (I hate it!!)

What about putting in a contract about 4 weeks notice?

Hopefully by Nov I will have been promoted at work and will be on more money!

Last thing I want to do is sell him, working Livery could be an option!
 
I have shared before, and it worked really well. However, it was made clear to me EXACTLY what was expected of me re money/days I could ride/mucking out etc. I think thats the secret: dont make it up as you go along.
Working livery would be very different, as your horse may have many different riders on him, some NOT so good, which would inevitably affect him. I wouldnt do it.
 
I was discussing this last night with a friend.

We both share and have both been having issues with the owner, dont want to get into details but its to with riding and for me was chores not done up to "standard"

Think you need to think really carefully before doing this as i think if you have doubts done share as it just wont work.
 
I have been on both sides of the fence - i currently have a sharer who is great, she adores splash like her own and i know i can trust her (i have known her as a friend for about 6 years anyway). I spent a lot of time with her at the beginning and we still help each other out on our days every now and again so it works out perfect for both of us,
 
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