Hi All - just to update on my posting some time ago about having to leave my yard after my YO had a hissy fit about my anger over the carelessness and unconcern about my horse's welfare.
I have found a new yard! It's in beatiful countryside, no road work and great turnout. The stable my horse has been allocated is not, I have to admit, as roomy or light as my current one, but overall, I think it is going to be a good move. The YO is friendly, but quite down to earth and honest, which I like, as I'm the same way, she also has a very professional approach and was pretty adamant, without any prompting from me about the no bitching policy she insists on, and the fact that there is a lot of knowledge amongst the riders, who can help and advise me, without carping, criticism and resentment.
There may well be problems of some sort or other as time goes on, but I felt very confident when I visited that I could relax and leave my horse in their care, so I can at last go off with my hubby for a much needed holiday! I can't tell you how good this makes me feel. I haven't slept in months worrying about my horse, and the nasty excluding behaviour I have been experiencing from some liveries, and have had a few nights of unbroken sleep - even going to bed one night at 9.30 I was so exhausted, and sleeping until 1p.m the next day! Disgusting wasn't it? But I felt so refreshed and ready to move on, I decided I shouldn't feel guilty about that!
Of course the exclusions, and the dismissive attitudes from the above-mentioned is still going on, but I just don't care any more. As my husband says, they are not worth the effort of getting upset about it, and are not fit to lick my boots! A bit over the top, I know, but without him, my family and all the help and support I have had from all of you, I would have given up! Also, there are other liveries who are not being malicious or spiteful who wish me well, and don't think the YO is faultless, and are aware of how shabbily I have been treated.
For anyone else feeling as I did, things can improve, so hang on in there and have faith.
Roseanne xxx
I have found a new yard! It's in beatiful countryside, no road work and great turnout. The stable my horse has been allocated is not, I have to admit, as roomy or light as my current one, but overall, I think it is going to be a good move. The YO is friendly, but quite down to earth and honest, which I like, as I'm the same way, she also has a very professional approach and was pretty adamant, without any prompting from me about the no bitching policy she insists on, and the fact that there is a lot of knowledge amongst the riders, who can help and advise me, without carping, criticism and resentment.
There may well be problems of some sort or other as time goes on, but I felt very confident when I visited that I could relax and leave my horse in their care, so I can at last go off with my hubby for a much needed holiday! I can't tell you how good this makes me feel. I haven't slept in months worrying about my horse, and the nasty excluding behaviour I have been experiencing from some liveries, and have had a few nights of unbroken sleep - even going to bed one night at 9.30 I was so exhausted, and sleeping until 1p.m the next day! Disgusting wasn't it? But I felt so refreshed and ready to move on, I decided I shouldn't feel guilty about that!
Of course the exclusions, and the dismissive attitudes from the above-mentioned is still going on, but I just don't care any more. As my husband says, they are not worth the effort of getting upset about it, and are not fit to lick my boots! A bit over the top, I know, but without him, my family and all the help and support I have had from all of you, I would have given up! Also, there are other liveries who are not being malicious or spiteful who wish me well, and don't think the YO is faultless, and are aware of how shabbily I have been treated.
For anyone else feeling as I did, things can improve, so hang on in there and have faith.
Roseanne xxx