luckilotti
Well-Known Member
Im quite proud today. Today is the 10th anniversary of becoming a YO!
Originally the yard was mine, with my mums support, but roles have changed slightly in the 10 years due to me being abroad, loved up, starting a family etc.
I cannot believe how time has flown! Many a livery/horse has come and gone, weve been really sorry to see some go, relieved about others and had to throw the odd one off! We have met all sorts of horse owners from all over the place (we are next to an Army camp and as such, have had quite a few army wives over the years!).
The yard has grown somewhat, from 12 stables when we started to 19 stables, we have added another paddock, plus rubber to the indoor surface. Our priorities are still the same 10 years later that the horses are to be turned out as much as possible, and having had 10 years of winter turnout, i would now have it no other way.
Sadly, the negative of our own place is my horse numbers has also grown... ive gone from a Shetland and MW hunter..... to 11 of various heights/breeds/ages with 2 more on the way!
Its not easy at times being a YO, but you know what, upon reflection of the last 10 years, the odd bit of bother has been worth it for all of the satisfaction of the happy owners and horses who have been with us.
I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to all who have supported us in this time former liveries, current liveries, competitors at the show we held, sponsors of the show we held (there were a lot!), local businesses, farmers, and of course those on HHO who have offered advice when needed Thank You!
Originally the yard was mine, with my mums support, but roles have changed slightly in the 10 years due to me being abroad, loved up, starting a family etc.
I cannot believe how time has flown! Many a livery/horse has come and gone, weve been really sorry to see some go, relieved about others and had to throw the odd one off! We have met all sorts of horse owners from all over the place (we are next to an Army camp and as such, have had quite a few army wives over the years!).
The yard has grown somewhat, from 12 stables when we started to 19 stables, we have added another paddock, plus rubber to the indoor surface. Our priorities are still the same 10 years later that the horses are to be turned out as much as possible, and having had 10 years of winter turnout, i would now have it no other way.
Sadly, the negative of our own place is my horse numbers has also grown... ive gone from a Shetland and MW hunter..... to 11 of various heights/breeds/ages with 2 more on the way!
Its not easy at times being a YO, but you know what, upon reflection of the last 10 years, the odd bit of bother has been worth it for all of the satisfaction of the happy owners and horses who have been with us.
I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to all who have supported us in this time former liveries, current liveries, competitors at the show we held, sponsors of the show we held (there were a lot!), local businesses, farmers, and of course those on HHO who have offered advice when needed Thank You!
