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I'm not sure they'd be willing to hand graze for me, they are always on a tight schedule as it is :/ And I think some horses go in a field across the road and get longer out. I might ask if they could put him in there at least once a week
That probably be another 20 quid #ridiculousI'm not sure they'd be willing to hand graze for me, they are always on a tight schedule as it is :/ And I think some horses go in a field across the road and get longer out. I might ask if they could put him in there at least once a week
He definitely needs to go out more then... I'm going to try and convince them to let him go out in the field down the lane at least once a week, my friends pony gets to go in there sometimes so I'll get my mum to back me up when I ask
Exactly, my mum and dad fork out enough already for me, I'd never ask them to pay that much too! They already go above and beyond when paying for livery!
Mate he should be having at least 3hrs turnout a day. If ur current yard can't accomodate u. Look elsewhere seriouslyHe definitely needs to go out more then... I'm going to try and convince them to let him go out in the field down the lane at least once a week, my friends pony gets to go in there sometimes so I'll get my mum to back me up when I ask
The RS expect us to ride them when we are there - I assume its to make up for them not going out.
Personally I wouldn't keep my horse at a yard which limits turnout so much. I live 30 miles away from London so I am well aware that land is a premium and that good yards are like gold dust. You always have to compromise somewhere and no yard is perfect, but I wouldn't even consider a yard with such limited turnout.
There are just no full livery yards near me that will muck out, feed, turnout for you etc near me. Where we are is probably the only one with good facility's nearby.
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I personally would choose good turnout over good facilities, my horses welfare is more important to me than how much I get to ride in a nice school.
Perhaps have a look about for assisted DIY or 5 day livery.
Perhaps have a look about for assisted DIY or 5 day livery.
I agree with Jessey. You may end up (like me) not riding much in the winter, but you'll have a happy horse who is pleased to see you.
It sounds like you're paying a lot for them to have use of your horse. Wouldn't consider keeping mine like this, I'd start looking for somewhere to move, speak to people locally as a lot of yards aren't advertised. I did DIY all through school, if the yard isn't too far it shouldn't be too bad. Some DIY yards offer services such as turnout, muck out etc.
Wow that's one hell of a statement. I think you will find it will depend on where you live in the country and the available yards. If it was that easy to just 'have the land' and be 'able to turn out' when ever you want there wouldn't be any horses kept stabled for 24/7. Its not always about keeping their pockets lined but about keeping the grazing for the summer months.
Not all yards offer turn out for more than 1 hour during the winter where I am. I am at a yard where there is no restrictions but if you trash your one field that's it. That is all you have for the winter and summer and I pay a premium for the field. I am on diy and still pay over £500 a month for my two boys and that just stable and field not bedding or hay.
I guess there are good and bad like most things. Some yards truly do their best turnout wise, others (this is just my limited experience) can be economical with the truth when you first make enquiries. For example one place I was on said all year round turnout. It wasn't the case in winter, we were lucky to get half days every other day in a rutted field. But maybe I should have asked more questions?! Live and learn as they say. Must be a fine line these days between making a living out of running a yard and just turning money around.
Yep, where I ride is basically the horse populated outskirts of the city, it's not easy to find anywhere. They keep the fields for the summer. If we all had land I'm sure our horses would never be in, but not everyone's so lucky.
That's true but my parents don't really want me somewhere with bad facilities, maybe because they have never known anything different from where we are now. Trust me I've tried but they won't move me to anywhere with bad facilities like a rubbish school etc, they think it's unfair on him, especially if there are no proper bridle paths (like some of the places near me). I could try to persuade them though
That's true but my parents don't really want me somewhere with bad facilities, maybe because they have never known anything different from where we are now. Trust me I've tried but they won't move me to anywhere with bad facilities like a rubbish school etc, they think it's unfair on him, especially if there are no proper bridle paths (like some of the places near me). I could try to persuade them though
Could you perhaps show them this thread - if they aren't horsey they probably have no idea just how much this livery yard seems to be taking libertys with you and your pony's well being, at their expense it would seem? As I have already stated I do recognise that almost all livery yards have a very difficult time finding enough turnout as there are just too many horses in private ownership to be adequately catered for - but your situation does sound the extreme end of the mucky stick to me.
Call me an old cynic but I have seen it over and over again with less reputable livery yard owners, sucking money out of new horse/pony owners and their totally unhorsey parents, who just foot the bills and have no idea how much they are being fleeced!
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