PaulineW
Well-Known Member
Back story: I keep my mare and tiny shetland at a local farm. It’s non horsey, and I was very lucky to find grazing so close to home. The owner is lovely and very helpful. Eg he bought a small tipping trailer for my poo picking so I do less distance with a wheel barrow. It attaches to his quad. Nothing is too much hassle, but I don’t take advantage.
It’s not a large working farm, more of a hobby farm with about 50 sheep. He sells bulk firewood, and amazing home grown hay.
Anyway, I mentioned that I was concerned that the field was getting badly cut up around the gateway and trough, and wanted his opinion on putting down hard core or mats, as I don’t want to ruin the field. Its woodland and very pretty. I had decided to buy mudcontrol mats as hadn’t seen him all week. Today he levelled the area with a mini digger, and laid hardcore! I’ve offered to pay for his time etc but he just says no.
What can I offer, as I feel strongly about paying for this kindness, as it’s not for his benefit? Some beers seems a bit cheap, plus I don’t know him well enough to know what he drinks. I haven’t a clue on labour costs. It took about an hour, he had the hardcore leftover from another job I think, so not purchased specifically for me, and he has the machinery on site.
Any thoughts? Thanks.
It’s not a large working farm, more of a hobby farm with about 50 sheep. He sells bulk firewood, and amazing home grown hay.
Anyway, I mentioned that I was concerned that the field was getting badly cut up around the gateway and trough, and wanted his opinion on putting down hard core or mats, as I don’t want to ruin the field. Its woodland and very pretty. I had decided to buy mudcontrol mats as hadn’t seen him all week. Today he levelled the area with a mini digger, and laid hardcore! I’ve offered to pay for his time etc but he just says no.
What can I offer, as I feel strongly about paying for this kindness, as it’s not for his benefit? Some beers seems a bit cheap, plus I don’t know him well enough to know what he drinks. I haven’t a clue on labour costs. It took about an hour, he had the hardcore leftover from another job I think, so not purchased specifically for me, and he has the machinery on site.
Any thoughts? Thanks.