would anyone ever want this sort of share?

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I'm musing about options to get my boy turned out more. For most of the year (except the summer months) he has a three hour slot in the field. They will only turn him out on certain days, but if I put him out myself he can go out. Now, I work full time so can't turn him out. I'm musing as to whether I should try and find a sharer to ride him two days a week - their only commitment would be to turn him out at 11.30 and bring him in at 14.30 on a Wednesday and a Friday. I wouldn't expect any other help or financial commitment as he's on part livery. They'd be welcome to school or hack him (we have amazing hacking, an indoor school and an outdoor) on those days and they could have him on the odd weekend day on an ad hoc basis by agreement if they wanted.

Wouldn't be for a few months as we're sorting out some muscle issues at the moment that can make him prone to the odd buck in canter so I want to get that sorted first. He needs a reasonably competent rider, but is generally easy enough to ride and is nicely schooled - just wouldn't want to stick a complete novice on him!

Am I delusioned in thinking anyone would want this? I wondered if it might suit a mum who'd like to ride a couple of days a week whilst the kids are at school, but then would they really want to come up to the yard to ride, turnout and then come back three hours later to bring in, or vice versa?!
 
Yes I think there will be people up for that! I am a student and would be able to do it. I pay for my share so would probably be better. You just have to find someone local enough... Strange rules though that livery I think!
 
I think the only people you will find available will be college kids. As school kids will be at school all day and anybody older will either be at Uni or work.

Depends on if you are happy with a 16-18 year old dealing with your horse.
 
all about Romeo said:
3 hour slot of turn out??? :eek: only 2 days a week?? :eek: Never mind a sharer I would change yards! no wonder the poor horse is bucking! :(
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Thanks I probably should have explained better but I thought everyone would probably be sick of hearing about my turnout traumas! Essentially where I am on the Essex/London border turnout is limited everywhere - this is the best I can get where I can also get part livery and I have looked at 30+ yards. I would love to drive further away to somewhere with better turnout but I can't drive for medical reasons so not an option. Have spent many hours and tears trying to sort this out this is the best I can do for him at present, so just trying to make the best of it. If I get a sharer he will be out 7 days a week for three hours and for 8 hours a day in the summer months. I know a lot of people don't agree with this sort of arrangement, but it is this or I sell him and I don't think that is necessary when he has an otherwise happy home.

The bucking is a result of problems with the muscle on his topline which, with vet assistance, we are sorting out - it isn't a behavioural issue stemming from turnout.
 
Can't you pay someone at the yard (another livery or staff) to turn him out for you? Then find a sharer you will bring him in, ride etc.

I don't think the time is the problem (for example my sharer is a nurse and works crazy shifts, so often comes down in the middle of the day), the problem is the hanging around for 3 hours, or traveling twice to the yard.
 
Jango said:
Can't you pay someone at the yard (another livery or staff) to turn him out for you? Then find a sharer you will bring him in, ride etc.

I don't think the time is the problem (for example my sharer is a nurse and works crazy shifts, so often comes down in the middle of the day), the problem is the hanging around for 3 hours, or traveling twice to the yard.
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annoyingly the yard won't turn him out for love nor money - already tried that. Perhaps I need to find another livery to pay to do it for me - haven't been there long enough to know who to speak to yet but might try that tactic :)
 
ghostie said:
Thanks I probably should have explained better but I thought everyone would probably be sick of hearing about my turnout traumas! Essentially where I am on the Essex/London border turnout is limited everywhere - this is the best I can get where I can also get part livery and I have looked at 30+ yards. I would love to drive further away to somewhere with better turnout but I can't drive for medical reasons so not an option. Have spent many hours and tears trying to sort this out this is the best I can do for him at present, so just trying to make the best of it. If I get a sharer he will be out 7 days a week for three hours and for 8 hours a day in the summer months. I know a lot of people don't agree with this sort of arrangement, but it is this or I sell him and I don't think that is necessary when he has an otherwise happy home.

The bucking is a result of problems with the muscle on his topline which, with vet assistance, we are sorting out - it isn't a behavioural issue stemming from turnout.
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Sorry I have not seen any of your other posts, I can`t believe any yards in the country thinks that this level of turnout is acceptable... (I am in no way saying this is your fault) That is great that you are still keeping an eye out for a yard with more turnout and if finding a sharer means he gets out more then I hope you find someone suitable today! I think it is terrible that your horse has the opportunity to be out more but your yard are being less then helpful when your paying for part livery! :mad:

I realize that the muscle problems are causing him to buck but I would be extremely surprised if his lack of turnout did not have a part in his bucking... also being confined to a stable most of the time wont be helping his muscle issues either...
 
This would suit me down to the ground but as a returning rider I'm not ready for it yet.

I shouldn't imagine you would have any problems finding someone :)
 
Hanzybaby01 said:
I think the only people you will find available will be college kids. As school kids will be at school all day and anybody older will either be at Uni or work.

Depends on if you are happy with a 16-18 year old dealing with your horse.
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Tricky - my gut instinct is no, but then if they are a sensible older teenager who is a good rider then it seems unfair to exclude them simply on the basis of their age - I think I would consider it but perhaps ask them to come down with their instructor and have a lesson so that I could get a feel for them and get their instructor's input as to the suitability.
 
ghostie said:
Tricky - my gut instinct is no, but then if they are a sensible older teenager who is a good rider then it seems unfair to exclude them simply on the basis of their age - I think I would consider it but perhaps ask them to come down with their instructor and have a lesson so that I could get a feel for them and get their instructor's input as to the suitability.
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I think that would be best - good plan. unfortunately you hear of so many stories of teenagers who run the poor things ragged as they want a speed demon. But there are a few sensible people out there, its just trying to find them!:D
 
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