Somebody else competing your horse on a part time basis?

I did think about Alice Pearson but I imagined she would be very busy that having him at mine wouldn't work and it would be rather expensive due to the level she competes at :-(
 
I haven't read the entire thread so apologies if this has already been suggested but have you considered finding a working pupil? I previously had my horse on livery at a competition yard and gave the working pupil there a chance to do BSJA on my horse (I was more into dressage but my horse was talented jumper too). The yard owner (the professional) didn't mind as my horse was never going to be able to move up the levels and the working pupil loved it as it helped him get out competing more and helped show his sponsors he had 'owners'. I paid for the entry fees and would let him keep the winnings (which were minimal) and I wouldn't pay him anything else to compete him.
 
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I'm really looking for an established rider to compete him as I am hoping he will move up the levels but until he competes I'm not sure whether he will be as good as I think he is, unfortunately hes far more talented than I am! :-)
 
If you want an established rider, you may get lucky with someone around uni age that has previously competed in their teens, who may have had to give up having their own horses due to time/money restraints.

When I'd just come back from uni, I'd have leapt at this sort of chance. I would expect owner to pay for horse and entry fees, but not pay me to ride.
 
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If you want an established rider, you may get lucky with someone around uni age that has previously competed in their teens, who may have had to give up having their own horses due to time/money restraints.

When I'd just come back from uni, I'd have leapt at this sort of chance. I would expect owner to pay for horse and entry fees, but not pay me to ride.
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Yes that's the sort of thing i'm looking for not many people local who would like the opportunity though :-(
 
I do similar to this but more dressage. I have my own horse and had ridden to a reasonable level but had to retire him so I ride for free a few times a week. I don't have the time or money for a horse of my own to ride 5 or 6 times a week.

One I will compete at the owners and two youngsters who I am doing flat work for while a show jumper competes. I like to ride there because there are some quality horses I can enjoy and learn from

Perhaps go to a few local shows and have a look at the riders? I found mine through Facebook though
 
To be fair, I do very similar to what you are describing now.

Owner keeps horse at our place (for a very minimal sum- £25 a week) and she lets me ride for her.

I'm only 19, so I'm a second year uni student and it works really well for us, I had a lovely summer competing. It's all about give and take. I do a lot of work over the winter for her when the business is at its busiest. Generally, she'll pay for entries and travel to get there, I do the grooming and riding. Over the holidays I usually ride 4 times a week, I rarely have to do any stable work. Although, if the owner is having a particularly busy work day then it only takes a text and I'm happy to put him to bed/make sure he's bought in and fed.

I only had limited eventing experience (competed a tricky horse at BE100 and PC Open events) but had more dressage experience, having competed at BD Medium and training at Advanced Medium. I sold my horse before coming to uni and it just so happened that this situation arose. It works great for both of us and we've had a great season, we are now aiming for Pony Club Champs next year.

You've just got to find something that works for you... I realise that I am very very lucky to be in the position that I am now. Literally as we speak, I am planning which hunt meets we can go to when I get back from uni in December. I feel like something similar to my situation would suit you really nicely.
 
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Eventer96 said:
To be fair, I do very similar to what you are describing now.

Owner keeps horse at our place (for a very minimal sum- £25 a week) and she lets me ride for her.

I'm only 19, so I'm a second year uni student and it works really well for us, I had a lovely summer competing. It's all about give and take. I do a lot of work over the winter for her when the business is at its busiest. Generally, she'll pay for entries and travel to get there, I do the grooming and riding. Over the holidays I usually ride 4 times a week, I rarely have to do any stable work. Although, if the owner is having a particularly busy work day then it only takes a text and I'm happy to put him to bed/make sure he's bought in and fed.

I only had limited eventing experience (competed a tricky horse at BE100 and PC Open events) but had more dressage experience, having competed at BD Medium and training at Advanced Medium. I sold my horse before coming to uni and it just so happened that this situation arose. It works great for both of us and we've had a great season, we are now aiming for Pony Club Champs next year.

You've just got to find something that works for you... I realise that I am very very lucky to be in the position that I am now. Literally as we speak, I am planning which hunt meets we can go to when I get back from uni in December. I feel like something similar to my situation would suit you really nicely.
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That's exactly the sort of thing I'm looking for!
 
Then I would say your best bet would be to find a nice and capable your rider- A level or degree age. Might be worth ringing around your local pony clubs to see if they have any of their older riders they recommend?
 
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