Jools - good luck with the possible share

[Purple Hugs]

Morning Jools,

Figured you'd be buzzing with nervous excitement this morning! :D

Hope you get on with owner, and horse and the finances meet approval too. :) Have my fingers firmly crossed for you!

[vimto92]

Oops whats going on! I don't know whats going on...fill me in?
Anyways good luck!

[Purple Hugs]

Hi vic, Jools was off to see a share (see the thread about my share- she posted pic etc).

How did you get on today Jools!? Have you made a decision? Going back for second view?

Hope things went well for you!

Hugs, Jane

[vimto92]

Cheers Jane!:)
Just about to search for that thread now...

[vimto92]

Ohh yes! I remember! Hope all went well chick!:D ;)

[jools]

Yeah sorry I havent replied,havent been home all day,been out on the ale drinking watching the football :D

Met the owner this morning at 11am at a garage,she told us to follow her in her car to the place where she is stabled at the moment.....like the owner described she is fat,hairy and full of mud.

Anyway the woman asked if I'd liked to see her ride,so I said yes and asked what she liked to see her do what,so I said a trot and canter,the horse is well behaved and went with the flow...very nice canter from what I saw,never had a go myself because I'd been rushing around all morning at the bank and what not. She's a 17 year old Hanoverian mare,schoolmistress,100% bombproof...all she needs is working a bit.

The place where she was stabled though was a little far out for me to travel,was nearly in Preston,but if I was to take her on,she would be moved to the place where her new horse is stabled...thats why she's looking for a sharer because she can't afford both.

So the lady asked if we'd like to go up to the new livery yard where she is being stabled if when I do take her on,the place is a competion centre,where all the big competitions are held in that area,massive place,I'd say around 40-50 horses are stabled there,2 indoor arena's,1 outdoor and a massive cross country course and plenty of hacking...also showed me her new horse which she hasnt had long,a 16.2hh grey Irish Draught..

So that was our tour around,so I said I'd mull it over today and either ring her tonight or Sunday.

From what I saw of Candy,I liked her,but my partner says if I want her I have to come off the NVQ Horse Care course which I'm doing at the moment..which takes up most of my week and which I dont get paid for and I dont know what to do :o

Either carry on with 4 days a week training or loan Candy and have her for 3 days a week,which I think I'd prefer,but I'm stuck.....

What would you do?

[Purple Hugs]

well now that's a tricky one.. I can understand your partners comments, as time for course AND time involved in share would be difficult.
What was your intention when you started the NVQ? How long has it got left? Do you enjoy it?

Sounds like owner has 'forgotten' candy since arrival of new horse. This isn't good either. :(

How did you get on with owner? What was the fee involved, if she's moving livery etc I assume you are paying toward it.

Do you want your own horse in the short or long term? And would you still be able to afford lessons?

I know.. questions questions, but it's down to pro's and con's so maybe a list of them would help you... that's what I always do.

Also, I wouldn't say yes before you've riden. :rolleyes: Just in case.. as an owner riding and us riding is a different matter. Might be worth asking to muck out/groom her too, to see what she's like. As if she's hairy and muddy.. is there are reason other than owner's lack of attention.

Seems like you'll be main carer for Candy if you take her on, so will need to be able to groom pick feet out and all the bits n' bobs.

Sure you know and have thought of all this.. just rambling! ;)

[Ross]

I agree with Purple hugs - it really depends on why you are doing the NVQ course. The obvious advantage of the course is that it leaves you with something concrete to say about your experience, ans of course sets you up to do more. But if it was only for fun anywy, rather than a career move, it's really down to which you are going to enjoy more.

Do you get riding on the course? Or is it only horse care?

Definitely don't make a decision before handling and riding this mare - it's fine knowing she needs getting back in to work, but quite a nother thing if you find she's difficult, or evne if you just plain don't like her when you get on.

Let us know how you get on :)

Ross

[jools]

Hiya

Sorry havent replied all week,had my net disconnected cos of a late payment lol :mad:

I went on this course cos I thought I'd get a horsey job out of the end of it with the qualification I gain...but there's nothing around this area that I've looked at.

I'm 27 now and all the others are younger than me and I'm sort of going off the idea now,I'd still love to be around horses though just maybe not working with them....if you get my drift.

The course ends in July..which I think I'm gonna work towards then finish.

It's hard doing this course during the week because it takes up most of my time and I dont get paid.

That's why I've been looking for a loan.

Anyhow.............Candy:

Owner has been in touch and asked me to go up again this Saturday to ride her.