Cooper is moving yards! At last!

[Whatanejit]

Gosh, after bending your ears about our current YO's we have finally had enough.

They must be getting bored with the long daylight and have been stirring up trouble again.

I went to visit builder and wife that I mentioned in my previous post and OH had got the story not quite right - which is great.

They have 5 stables and 14 acres and have planning permission for a further 5 that they plan to start work on next year.

She is about my age, loves animals and has rescued sheep, goats, guinnea pics, ferets, shetlands (she is ILPH approved) and is going to go into the livery business.

Coops is going into a 11 acre field with her Connemara x which she says I can ride every now and again if I want and we are bringing a livery friend and her horse with us who cooper has shared a field with for 9 months.

Her farrier's girlfreind is bringing her horse up in two weeks for summer of field livery uping the number to four boys.

The yard by no means is perfect re facilities and to be honest it isn't really a yard it is someones house and land.

Despite that we have a good 'feeling' about it which is important - we'll be going into this with our eyes wide open and we are so much more knowledgable now.

Things at the old place were becoming to difficult for me to try and suppress.

So, yes folks, despite my happy May, Cooper and Clam posts we are having to leave the latter two behind.

Sadly, I couldn't persuade May's mum to leave. It was all a bit of a surprise to her yet she totally understands why we are leaving.

Still, watch this space as I think she might end up joining us if things work out ok.

I didn't think I would be quite sooooo nervous about the whole thing - I've felt like vomiting a few times today. Obviously, the thought of telling the YOs was causing that.

I really don't have the energy to go into the he said, we said etc but I feel whole heartedly we are doing the right thing.

The new yard feels like a ME space but I am too wary to allow myself to think it too much incase it turns out a nightmare :rolleyes:

- I really don't think so, though.:)

Saturday is move day - we thought we would go as soon as......

Current yard is 3 mins drive from the house and 5 mins on the bike as very flat.

New yard is about 6 mins drive from the house and havn't quite tried it on the bike but it is mainly uphill so I reckon it'll be 15 mins there and 10 mins home :D

Still can't quite believe it!

[Nik-n-Kia]

Well done!!!

I hope that this works out for you as it sounds wonderful!!!

The best thing I ever did was moving yards and yes I felt sick but now I feel that I am free and I can do pretty much anything I set my mind to!!!!

Hope you will keep us updated with piccies etc!!!

Nikki xxxxx

[coverblown]

Dee!

I knew things were bad, but enough to make you SICK!!

Thats terrible...... you have such broad shoulders too. How dare they make you feel like that. I just wanna go and punch 'em.

But so so glad you are getting into something better

Nowhere else could be that bad, and you have put the lovely Cooper first at every stage, he has had such a good uninterrupted start to his career, thanks to everything that you have put up with.

Very very best of luck.....

Anne xxx

[coverblown]

Sorry its me again, I have only just read your other posts.

What a brave step, you have done so well with the big boy over the last couple of years (give or take a little) that I am sure you can manage this latest, but massive step, and what confidence it will bring.

Time, definitely to move on. Others have given all the technical advice and everyone is still here for more of that and motivation, and those shoulders to cry on too.

Moving yards - moving MILES Very very best wishes to you.

[Ptaty70]

OO, so it's happened!! didn't know you were coming round to that way of thinking again... i need to check up on some posts, not been around much recently!

Well it all sounds great! the new YO sounds like a good caring person, which is always great! hmmmm many many acres and of course, connies are the best people in the world as companions (biased opinion :rolleyes: )

Well the very very very best of luck and I look forwrad to hearing how it's all going!

Best wishes!!!!!!


Kate

[NoviceNic]

The yard by no means is perfect re facilities and to be honest it isn't really a yard it is someones house and land.

Despite that we have a good 'feeling' about it which is important - we'll be going into this with our eyes wide open and we are so much more knowledgable now.


Feelings are important and you will be fine. Cooper will settle quickly, if you and your OH settle quick. This is a new beginning for you all. Have fun, keep smiling and enjoy the Summer.;) Dont worry just work through any little issues that arise and before you know it you will wonder what all the nerves were about.:D

Big Hugs for Saturday. Walk out of the yard with you heads held high.;)

Dont forget your camera.:p

[Whatanejit]

Thanks for the words of support guys.

OH, C and myself were in the local pub and got talking to the new barman - cut a long story short he is a 'young' farmer in the area working for one of the old farmers, trying to set up his own business on the side with his brother and keeping down several jobs as they start off - nice fella.

He was a bit indiscreet with the local gossip, though, so we definately won't be telling him any of our business. He cheered us up enormously when he found out who our current YO (farmer) was when his first words were Psycho!

Ha! The land of the farm that he works for backs on to 'B's Place' and he had nothing but kind words to say about her - Phew!

Our heads will be kept very high Nic as we are planning to hack over to the new place so they will be very up in the air. :)

Oh if only this week and next were'nt my busiest weeks of the year with Uni finals exams!!!

[poohsmate]

hi dee
good luck with the move on sat' really hope everything works out:D :D

[VickiGG]

Hi Dee
I didn't realise you weren't happy where you were. Sorry about that - that's horrid... I had the exact same thing last year - and I hated th thought of telling the dragon lady I was leaving - so I texted her!! :D

Been much happier since.

Having grazed at three places now with Garbo I truly believe no-one will do it like we want exactly - as we would ourselves - but having someone easy going is better than someone who loves bossing people round.

Good luck - how cool being that close to your horse.... would love that... almost like having him at home really... Garbo is a 20 minute drive away :(

Sorry about May and Clam.... you'll find loads of others to pamper though :D

[Skib]

Dee, I do hope this move goes well for you.
And no qualms, one cant put anything to the test without actually trying it. What we do know from you is that if Cooper and you arent happy at the new place, you are more than capable of sorting it out and moving again. You are a pretty wise woman.

May be it is a good thing you have work on your mind as well - to remind you of that? Dont let one yard owner disparage you. There is always someone in this world who makes you feel rubbish, and no YO likes having a client leave.

I never liked it that Cooper was casually fed the wrong food before you went DIY? And I was often tempted (though I never did) to detour on the way to xxxx to drive past his field and check he was OK.

[Montana]

Well done Dee, sounds like a good move to make:)

I moved a year ago this week having put up with my old yard for 4 years or so. Hadn't realised quite how stressful it was until I left, now I'm just wishing I'd done it sooner. We've come on in leaps and bounds this year, having the right environment is so important:D

Having said all of that - I made sure that I left the old yard on good terms, not easy to do, the 'psycho' description would have applied to my old YO too! But I needed to make sure I'd have somewhere to go back to if the new yard didn't turn out so well. Needn't have worried - went to visit old yard a month after leaving, and my eyes were well and truly opened to what lousy place it was:eek: :D

Good luck for Saturday, and we look forward to moving day piccies:p

[Clare-22]

Good luck Dee :) I bet you won't believe the relief you feel as you leave your old yard for good. I deliberated for ages about moving Loki, but as soon as we did it I couldn't believe the weight that fell off my shoulders that I didn't even realise was there!

It is no fun being at a yard with difficult YOs. I always wonder why so many YOs have psychotic tendencies :confused:

[Tots N Dots]

good luck with the move Dee, I am going through a similar thing as my friend where I keep Pickle is moving :( I am having to wait till the 1st of July though and I have waiting for anything lol,
I am so nervous going into livery, I have only done 6 weeks in livery before and that was a bit of a nightmare, this new place looks good though.

bet it will be bliss for you to be on a smaller place, it will seem quiet :D

[capalldubh]

Good luck, Dee - that sounds like a really good move, looking forward to hearing all about your moving adventures at the weekend :) It sounds like a nice stable environment for Coops too - Jackson is in a 10 acre field with 5 other very nice horses at the moment, it really makes a difference when everybody in the field is happy and relaxed :D (eta and an even bigger difference when the owner is happy and relaxed too...)

[cazrider]

Good news W'jit. Definitely the right thing to do.:D

[NicP]

All the best with the move - Cody is kept on a farm rather than a "proper" yard and he settled in immediately and is really happy so I am sure Coops will too.

[Bobbin]

Good luck hun xx

[RustyMary]

Great news Dee. It's amazing what you can learn about people though their posts and you have shown yourself to be a caring horse owner, capable, resourceful, and able to sort things out. I've no doubt that you will make a success of this! Will be thinking of you on Saturday and of course waiting for the pics and update!

[Chinarider]

Good luck with the move, Its amazing what a new place can do for you !!

This is a new step up for you in horse ownership, I am sure you are up to the challenge.:p

[Jill_H]

How exciting for you all. Another adventure for you, OH and Coops. I'm sure you will all be very happy in your new yard and, as a previous poster has said, I bet it won't be long before another horse, that needs your love and help, comes along to replace May. May and her Mum will really miss you.

Congratulations and good luck.

Looking forward to hearing all about the move!!

Jill

[Trewsers]

Fingers crossed for Saturday for you - really hope things work out - its a huge move, but if it feels right then go for it!!!!!! I know exactly what you mean about feeling sick too - I dreaded telling our old yard owner when we moved yards - it was sad cos they hadn't really done anything wrong, just that we felt it was time to move on with one thing or another. Anyway, yaye for you!!!!!!!!!!

[Whatanejit]

So nice to have all of your well wishes at this time.

Yet another chapter in our horsey lives.

I have May - mon, tues, wed this week.

Last night was the first time that I mounted her where she stood still for me.

Unless I have someone holding a stirrup she always walks away and is a little cheeky.

I had been working on circling her aroun the mounting block and that was helping a bit.

I was going to start using the clicker to improve on this again.

She was a doll last night - cuddly, gave me a noisy greeting, stood still to mount, gave a little gallop.....

:o

I think she was making me feel guilty.

We have come such a long way.

But hey ho I'll get over her.

Dee

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WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to the pair of you and well done on a huge (and 100% right)decision. That was fast work girlie but if its right, its right. Best of luck with the hack over on Saturday and of course don't forget this will be another excuse to buy a whole load more 'stuff'.

Can't wait to see the new place - down in sunny Surrey end of July so hope you'll be about for a tour and a pint.

[horsey1]

Good luck with your new yard, its allways a bit scary moving but it sounds fab :D I hope your friend moves too:D

[nicolaj]

Good luck, sometimes you have to go with your 'gut'. All the best facilities in the world don't always make a good yard if you know what I mean.

It's people that make places and if the people aren't much cop then, well you get it.

Good luck!

[Whatanejit]

Well 24hrs to go and we are off.

Cheers FF - you know we are always up for pint :p
Looking forward to it.

Thanks Horsey 1 and Nicolaj, A change is good anyway. Lots more experiences to have and things to learn.

Coops has been soo peed off at having to come in and then goes cantering and bucking when I let him out that I think he will just love living out 24/7 - I can't wait to give him that gift.

Friend is coming too - we are livery hacking partners who don't live in each others pockets and give each other space - I hope we become proper friends and remain that way. Either way we will look out for each other and our horses so out of everyone that could have come with us she is the perfect choice.

Wibbled a bit over may on Weds - she was such a good girl again and even stood in the field for a minute while I flung my arms around her neck to hug her - she NEVER stands for that. Had a bit of a sniff into her neck :o.

Hopefully, her mum will change her mind once we settle in and sus the place out.

I think I have taken May for granted a little bit and now the thought of leaving her makes me definately consider buying her if she were to come up for sale - even OH agreed (her mum has hinted at selling her).

Watch this space.

I know I am going on a bit about her but please indulge me. At the moment she is out 16hours with a grazing muzzle on and her poor face is marked and sore. At the new place they offered a laminitic paddock and/or strip grazing - that would be soo fab for her.

[Clare-22]

Aww Dee it must be horrible having to leave her. I am keeping my fingers crossed that May's mum realises what she has lost when you go away and either follows you or offers you the chance for May to join your family :)

Hope all goes well tomorrow, I am sure Cooper is going to love his new pad :D

[coverblown]

Oh I hope you manage to get her one way or the other.... leaving her must be such a huge wrench, especially after all the good work.... maybe her mum will realise how much she needed you with her, and move too, or sell...

[Lucyad]

Good luck! Hope that you can persuade May's mum to move - the set up sounds perfect for her as well. I'm sure Cooper will love his 24/7 turnout and will be back to his old chilled out self in no time!