Would you pay to school someone else horse?

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I saw a horse for part loan, the owner states it can't be hacked as it's a bit of a loon out hacking and she doesn't want it jumping, she does want someone to school it twice a week and for them to pay £20 for those two days and half towards shoes every 6-8 weeks.
Am I being unreasonable thinking the payment should be the other way round? That if you're schooling someones horse for them they should be paying you?
 
Not if it's a schoolmaster, or can school to a basic level, no. It depends how she means she wants someone to 'school it'. If it's meant schooling - as riding just limited to the confines of an arena and horse is semi-sensible, then I would expect her to charge for the pleasure of riding her horse. If, it's is not schooled at all and she means schooling in the literal sense, then yes, it's rather cheeky to try and get it done free.
 
I was just looking on preloved this morning for loanees and then they say its a young horse and needs bringing on /still green etc and me thinks a good way to get your youngster ridden and schooled for free etc. And then want to charge you.

I suppose its what some people would like to do but if they are charging you to exercise their horse to their requirements yes they should pay you.

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If its for you to genuinely have your own horse ie for 2 days a week and it does XYZ then fair enough to charge you for a contribution. I think if you find the right person or horse then this is a nice way to have a couple of days off.We had a young lady come to us and it was a right pain, didnt want to poo pick only turn up and ride. It didnt last long as suddenly they couldnt afford it etc!
 
The ad says it is a young horse (8) and the owners says she wants someone to school him for her, the picture shows him being ridden in a grackle and martingale so doesn't sound or look like it's a schoolmaster.
 
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There is schooling and there is riding the horse in the school.

If she wants it schooled to any decent level by a rider that can improve the horse then shes probably not going to find some one to pay that much, if shes just happy for it to be ridden round the school then yes she can expect some one to pay.
 
I do think it depends. I recently went to see a horse with the intention of sharing that was advertised for £120 a month for 3-4 days. When I rode it it was clear it needed a lot of work and it would take a long time to get going properly. The lady was very pleased with how I rode him so I suggested that because of the level he was at, and the way he went for me, I would ride for no contribution. She is very happy with this arrangement. However if the situation changes and he is ready to go out and about and compete I might be more prepared to change our agreement.
 
Lol, I think it is a massive coincidence if this is not a horse I know with exactly the same advert. Down in Kent? If so, then agree with you - wants someone to school her horse for free
 
If by "schooling" you mean training or improving the horse, then the trainer should be paid. if you mean tootling around an arena for the fun of it, then you should pay. Simple.
 
No I wouldn't - people pay me ;)

I might do it for free if it was a friend or I particularly liked the horse, but otherwise no.

I find it funny looking at share ads sometimes - saw one the other day, someone asking for someone experienced to back and bring on their 3yr old - and pay them for the privilege! It's false economy - if you want a job done properly, pay a professional to do it. Otherwise the odds are it will cost a lot more in the long run.
 
If I was looking for a horse to share, and it was a nice sort, I would be happy to make a contribution to its keep. Youngsters are lovely to work with.
 
There is an advert on face book looking for a sharer for a 2 year old. For £20 you can muck out 2 or 3 days a week! Sounds like a bargain to me :eek:
 
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