Bad idea?

Super_Trooper · 10-25-2005, 09:31 AM

My step Mom said some young women (girls?, teens?) came to our place yesterday and inquired about riding Buddy, our draft cross who hasent been out much. She said they have ridden for years and have experience. Anyway, one of them asked about Veruca. Currently, I ride her maybe 1 day a week, it's really all I have time for between everything Im doing right now. This girl wants to take her in the ring and out on some trails. They said they would get their Horse Council memberships (horse insurance).

Im leaning towards yes..and I would normally NOT even consider it but I really want her to get out and get some miles. Im obviously going to meet this girl, talk to her, and watch her ride, possibly give her a lesson on Veruca and take it from there...

What are your views?

Dandy_Brush · 10-25-2005, 09:39 AM

I would normaly not want other peple ridding my horses, Unless they realy needed to be ridden, t sounds like an ok idiea as long as you watch her ride first!! Good Luck!! -Ashley

KZWestern · 10-25-2005, 09:46 AM

As you said, I normally wouldn't want people... especially strangers riding my horse. But, at the same time, you want miles on your girl. If you think she seems really good with and to the horses when you observe her then I'd say, for your situation, go for it.

Do remember though that there is always the possibility that she will treat your horse differently when you're not around, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye on her for awhile.

Super_Trooper · 10-25-2005, 09:48 AM

Yes, I dont want Veruca to have any bad experiences....she is such a willing, loving horse.

KZWestern · 10-25-2005, 09:51 AM

Hey, you should ask her if she takes lessons and from who. You could talk to her instructor and get a feel for her instructor's methods with horses since hers will be somewhat the same, and also see if her instructor thinks she's good!

stockhorse · 10-25-2005, 09:54 AM

If a stranger walked into your house and said they would drive your car to keep it in good condition instead of it sitting around unused,would you let them? Is your horse more important? Your horse could be abused and mistreated or simply disappear.I would politely tell them thanks but no thanks.

Super_Trooper · 10-25-2005, 09:58 AM

Well, she is for sale/lease.......

stockhorse · 10-25-2005, 10:03 AM

They may have seen an ad then but did they ask the lease conditions cost etc or the cost to buy? I don't want to dampen your spirit but it is a well used scam for getting horses and selling them on. You then have no recourse against the purchaser who bought in good faith,

riding_reaper · 10-25-2005, 05:51 PM

well, you are wanting to sell Veruca. It would be good for her to get some more miles and get inot shape for people coming out to see her and buy her and such. It sounds pretty cool.

MissBandit · 10-25-2005, 06:42 PM

I don't know about that Amy....
My gut says no, straight out.
What are you going to do if they come off and loose her? Or if she gets injured in her care? Or if they undo all the wonderful training she's had...
She's for sale, not so sure I would risk that.

10-25-2005, 09:31 AM	#1
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Bad idea? My step Mom said some young women (girls?, teens?) came to our place yesterday and inquired about riding Buddy, our draft cross who hasent been out much. She said they have ridden for years and have experience. Anyway, one of them asked about Veruca. Currently, I ride her maybe 1 day a week, it's really all I have time for between everything Im doing right now. This girl wants to take her in the ring and out on some trails. They said they would get their Horse Council memberships (horse insurance). Im leaning towards yes..and I would normally NOT even consider it but I really want her to get out and get some miles. Im obviously going to meet this girl, talk to her, and watch her ride, possibly give her a lesson on Veruca and take it from there... What are your views? __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

10-25-2005, 09:39 AM	#2
Dandy_Brush Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ottawa Ont. Posts: 3,580 Images: 59 Blog Entries: 48	I would normaly not want other peple ridding my horses, Unless they realy needed to be ridden, t sounds like an ok idiea as long as you watch her ride first!! Good Luck!! -Ashley __________________ Arise now, arise Riders of Theoden! Dire deeds awake, dark it is eastward. Let horse be bridled, horn be sounded! Forth Eorlingas!

10-25-2005, 09:46 AM	#3
KZWestern Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,643 Images: 35	As you said, I normally wouldn't want people... especially strangers riding my horse. But, at the same time, you want miles on your girl. If you think she seems really good with and to the horses when you observe her then I'd say, for your situation, go for it. Do remember though that there is always the possibility that she will treat your horse differently when you're not around, so it might be a good idea to keep an eye on her for awhile. __________________ Kristie + Isis = Krisis!!!!!!!!! Isis - slaughter rescue Grattitude - Swedish Warmblood

10-25-2005, 09:48 AM	#4
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Yes, I dont want Veruca to have any bad experiences....she is such a willing, loving horse. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

10-25-2005, 09:51 AM	#5
KZWestern Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,643 Images: 35	Hey, you should ask her if she takes lessons and from who. You could talk to her instructor and get a feel for her instructor's methods with horses since hers will be somewhat the same, and also see if her instructor thinks she's good! __________________ Kristie + Isis = Krisis!!!!!!!!! Isis - slaughter rescue Grattitude - Swedish Warmblood

10-25-2005, 09:54 AM	#6
stockhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 453 Images: 6	If a stranger walked into your house and said they would drive your car to keep it in good condition instead of it sitting around unused,would you let them? Is your horse more important? Your horse could be abused and mistreated or simply disappear.I would politely tell them thanks but no thanks.

10-25-2005, 09:58 AM	#7
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Well, she is for sale/lease....... __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

10-25-2005, 10:03 AM	#8
stockhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 453 Images: 6	They may have seen an ad then but did they ask the lease conditions cost etc or the cost to buy? I don't want to dampen your spirit but it is a well used scam for getting horses and selling them on. You then have no recourse against the purchaser who bought in good faith,

10-25-2005, 05:51 PM	#9
riding_reaper Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 4,852 Images: 283 Blog Entries: 9	well, you are wanting to sell Veruca. It would be good for her to get some more miles and get inot shape for people coming out to see her and buy her and such. It sounds pretty cool. __________________ I can ride my bike with no handlebars no handlebars no handlebars ...

10-25-2005, 06:42 PM	#10
MissBandit Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 13,218 Images: 300 Blog Entries: 43	I don't know about that Amy.... My gut says no, straight out. What are you going to do if they come off and loose her? Or if she gets injured in her care? Or if they undo all the wonderful training she's had... She's for sale, not so sure I would risk that. __________________ Founder is the #2 killer of horses. Learn how to prevent, spot and treat this deadly disease. Emergency Treatment http://www.laminitisclinic.org

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