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i`m thinking of moving yards cos the facilities arent too good at my yard.

the yard i`m at, at the mo has rubbish hacking on the roads and busy. we have got two fields with some logs scattered around which we can hack around but theres only so many times u can go around it without getting bored. i dont like the YO too much. he`s a bit of an idiot and doesnt seem to have too much horse sense but his wife is really nice. the menage is awful in wet weather. just the slightest bit of rain and it is soaking i dont think theres any drainage. we seem to pay quite a bit for what we get. however the people down there are wonderful. they are so nice there is no bitching and we have a lot of yard days out etc. i have lots of friends down there and i can use their trailers etc or hitch a lift. this yard is also close to two good shows which are within easy hacking distance. and in the summer we have a big yard show which is fun
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yard i am thinking of is a lot smaller (yard i`m at now has 30 horses, this one has about 15??). has nice menage, an Uk chasers xc course with good quiet hacking on roads as well. it works out cheaper than the one i am at now and the YO seems nice.

however there is a person down there who i really dont get on with (big falling out
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) and i`m worried that as she has been down there for a while she may turn people against me? she squirms whenever she sees me as it her mistake and she wont do anything to me or my horse but shes quite cunning and i`m worried that she`ll spread stories. i dont know any people down there so dont know what they are like and it isnt within hacking distance to shows (and i dont have transport) so will have to rely on other people lending trailers etc.

sorry its so long but just want to know what people think
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I'd stay on the friendly yard TBH! There's nothing worse than being on a yard where you feel uncomfortable. Maybe have a word with the YO about improving things.
 
Would you be expecting the people at the new yard to lend you trailers or would you be asking people at your old yard. only asking because if you been lucky enough to lend them where you are, might be a whole new ball game at other yard.
 
friendly yard is a defo!
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Nothing worse than a bad atmosphere.
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Difficult one, possibly find another yard totally or like SydneyB said any possibilty of improving the yard you are at?? Getting people together and doing fund raising events to pay for better school etc....???Possibly getting people together to go out in box/trailer at weekends for a hack where it is not so buisy???
 
I would go to new yard.. mainly because of the facilities, bet you spend more time riding and jumping than you do competing. Also you Will get to know people. If the person that you fell out with is putting you off, dont worry. people like that are like it with everyone soooo they probably know whats she is like.. What was it like when you first started at your yard where you are! bet you didnt know many but you do now. go for it, i'd change - cheaper and better facilities...
good luck..
 
i'd go for facilites, i'm stuck at a yard that has nothing bar muddy fields, too many horses for the grazing, and road hacking, where the drivers are idiots. we have nowhere to move too right now or i'd have gone by now, even tho i like all the other people up there. if the place we were moving too had a bit of bitching i'd just ignore it. not like u have to be friends with them or spend time with them.
 
If you are seriously considering moving, I would be tempted to have a chat with the person you have fallen out with. This will give you chance to clear the air and test the ground. I would be direct and ask them out-right if you coming to the yard would present any problems and have you both put the past behind.

I dont mean this in a way that you are asking this persons permission, you just need to square things up as best you can, to prevent any future problems. I always think its best to sort things out head on and try and resolve problems and put them to bed, rather than have them hanging over your head and preventing you from moving on.

As for your existing friends and good yard, trailer use etc, this is worth an awful lot. I suppose you could ask before you left, if it were ok for you to come back. Explain its only for financial reasons you are moving, money is tight at the moment etc and I am sure your y.o and friends will understand. That way, you have ensured your route back if things dont work out and have not upset anyone.

Handled correctly and speaking to the right people in a good manner, will ensure that you are not burning any bridges and will give you a chance to try something new out.
 
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