Hoping to help out with some horses

[clashfan83]

I've put an ad out this week asking if anyone wants any help with their horses in return for riding. I reeeeeally can't afford a part loan at the moment so I'm just crossing my fingers that there's someone out there with a nice gee gee that's very strapped for time!

Do you think I'm being unrealistic? I'm a little rusty, only having ridden a couple of times this year, so it would have to be something fairly sensible. I just miss being around them so much!

[Susan]

Not unrealistic at all - you're a good, experienced horsewoman! There are definitely people like that out there, that's essentially what I have with Mags, I don't have to make any kind of financial contribution to his keep, its just time that is at a premium for his owner, especially with having two. Also I *think* that Twizzel has a similar set up where she shares care in return for loads of riding and getting to treat them as her own. Good luck Jill, keep us updated!

[micki]

You should find someone who needs help who has more than 1 horse. I have 2 horses and i had someone to ride 1 of mine with me but she has now bought her own horse so i'm on the look out again for a rider. It's a pity you don't live near me.

[FlyFar]

Shame you aren't near me! I am ALWAYS strapped for time!. If I were you I think I might go for a couple of lessons first though - that way you don't need to advertise yourself as 'rusty'. I've had novices help out with my horses loads and it has worked really well, but I would be unlikely to answer an ad where the rider was saying they were rusty as if I dodn't know them I would suspect this meant a complete novice whom I would spend more of my time looking after!