Magnetic Sparrow
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Good decision. I have had a horse on working livery in a riding school and it mostly worked fine. It sounds like you were the one being taken for a ride in this case, though.
Working livery contract expectations
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Good decision. I have had a horse on working livery in a riding school and it mostly worked fine. It sounds like you were the one being taken for a ride in this case, though.
SatansLittleHelper
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Really glad you have this sorted now. The yard sounds very unprofessional and I think they are taking the p out of you.
I really hope you enjoy your new girl
I really hope you enjoy your new girl
mytwofriends
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I'm happy you're leaving. Life is simply too short to pussy foot around people who are clearly out to fleece others. Your YO sounds like a real piece of work and reminds me of one I used to know. Sad that the horse world appears to have more than its fair share of these people, and curious how many people put up with such behaviour.
Move on, chalk it up to experience and enjoy your lovely horse.
Move on, chalk it up to experience and enjoy your lovely horse.
Vodkagirly
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Doesn't sound like a contract, more like a list of expectations and charges that apply to you. Moving is the right thing.
nessie19
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I should really reply to this and follow up.
We moved about a month ago and what a difference it's made.
Firstly, she's picked up a bit of weight and a lot of condition and she looks incredible. Her feed is much higher quality and plentiful - I can barely lift the haynets that they prepare for her. When it rains and she can't go in her field (her very own field!), she gets turned out in one of their schools for an hour or so, in contrast to the 10 minutes she was getting at the previous place.
She's a lot happier in herself too and I often see people going up to her for a cuddle.
Her stable is spotless all the time - no more damp shavings giving her thrush. The facilities are just top notch.
I now look forward to going to the yard to see my horse rather then dreading it. It's more money, but it was the best decision I made. Thank you to everyone who posted on this thread.
We moved about a month ago and what a difference it's made.
Firstly, she's picked up a bit of weight and a lot of condition and she looks incredible. Her feed is much higher quality and plentiful - I can barely lift the haynets that they prepare for her. When it rains and she can't go in her field (her very own field!), she gets turned out in one of their schools for an hour or so, in contrast to the 10 minutes she was getting at the previous place.
She's a lot happier in herself too and I often see people going up to her for a cuddle.
Her stable is spotless all the time - no more damp shavings giving her thrush. The facilities are just top notch.
I now look forward to going to the yard to see my horse rather then dreading it. It's more money, but it was the best decision I made. Thank you to everyone who posted on this thread.
Deltaflyer
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So glad it's worked out so well Now you can really enjoy your horse and that really is how it should be
Taking my boy off working livery was the best thing I did for both him and me
Now you can really enjoy your horse and that really is how it should be Taking my boy off working livery was the best thing I did for both him and me
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Oh wow how brilliant 
Damnation
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That is fantastic OP - Glad you can now enjoy your horse!
I have to say I could never do Working Livery, I am too much of a control freak! I can't even go on Part Livery I am so fussy..
I have to say I could never do Working Livery, I am too much of a control freak! I can't even go on Part Livery I am so fussy..
Deltaflyer
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That is fantastic OP - Glad you can now enjoy your horse!
I have to say I could never do Working Livery, I am too much of a control freak! I can't even go on Part Livery I am so fussy..
Me too LOL - I'm on DIY at the yard I'm at currently but their DIY isn't 'DIY' enough for me! Didn't realise how much of a control freak I am before as I'd always been DIY.
Goldenstar
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One bound and she was free , lucky lucky horse .
I hope you have years of happiness with her .
I hope you have years of happiness with her .
smellsofhorse
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I think you are being totally reasonable.
Tell them you want things made perfectly clear and all rotten down.
To be honest though I think I'd move horse to a better more organised yard.
Just remember she may take a while to settle and change personality in a non riding school setting.
Tell them you want things made perfectly clear and all rotten down.
To be honest though I think I'd move horse to a better more organised yard.
Just remember she may take a while to settle and change personality in a non riding school setting.