Re: [Unschooling-dotcom] horses/making decisions
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Pam,
Why don't you try the 4-H for a month? I'm sure her spot at the center
wouldn't be lost if she left for a few weeks.
If you're looking for a reason to change: tell her that different trainers
have unique things to offer. Years ago when I owned a tack shop, I took a
class every weekday morning (before opening at 10:00) from a different
trainer---I can't tell you how much I learned in a few months' time. This vs
classes from the same trainer all the time. She would probably be surprised
at the HUGE improvement in a short amount of time by changing for a while (or
permanently).
Plus the more you're "on" and around the horses and the more (different)
horses you're with, the more they (the horses) put you on the spot to
perform---and improve.
As for expenses---has she not looked into working for time on? Mucking
stalls? Pulling manes? Feeding in the mornings (since school kids don't have
this opportunity)? Or evenings? If it's a ritzy equestrian center, she might
find someone with $$ but not a lot of time who would like her to ride or
groom or clean tack. Or even hand-walk/bathe a sick horse.
I used to make a TON of money as a teen because I could clean tack like
noone's business. I could also clip the horses and pull & braid manes. I'd
take folks' tack home with me Thursday nights and clean it all, then be at
the barn by 4:00 to braid manes and tails before the shows. I charged by the
braid! I can make 'em REALLY tiny and neat!! <G> With colored yarn, extra! I
put checkerboards on their rumps for extra. I was the only one at one barn
who knew how to put bandages on---this back when they were quilts and wraps
and not velcro! <G> I usually MADE money on foxhunt/event/show weekends even
WITH entry fees, trailer fees, and food.
It depends on the barns. I started at a "poor" barn where everyone did her
own work---and learned A LOT!!! But the high-rent barns are a GREAT place for
making $$$ doing stuff other folks don't WANT to do.
I'd be happy to talk with her about stuff! She can IM me anytime!
Kelly
Why don't you try the 4-H for a month? I'm sure her spot at the center
wouldn't be lost if she left for a few weeks.
If you're looking for a reason to change: tell her that different trainers
have unique things to offer. Years ago when I owned a tack shop, I took a
class every weekday morning (before opening at 10:00) from a different
trainer---I can't tell you how much I learned in a few months' time. This vs
classes from the same trainer all the time. She would probably be surprised
at the HUGE improvement in a short amount of time by changing for a while (or
permanently).
Plus the more you're "on" and around the horses and the more (different)
horses you're with, the more they (the horses) put you on the spot to
perform---and improve.
As for expenses---has she not looked into working for time on? Mucking
stalls? Pulling manes? Feeding in the mornings (since school kids don't have
this opportunity)? Or evenings? If it's a ritzy equestrian center, she might
find someone with $$ but not a lot of time who would like her to ride or
groom or clean tack. Or even hand-walk/bathe a sick horse.
I used to make a TON of money as a teen because I could clean tack like
noone's business. I could also clip the horses and pull & braid manes. I'd
take folks' tack home with me Thursday nights and clean it all, then be at
the barn by 4:00 to braid manes and tails before the shows. I charged by the
braid! I can make 'em REALLY tiny and neat!! <G> With colored yarn, extra! I
put checkerboards on their rumps for extra. I was the only one at one barn
who knew how to put bandages on---this back when they were quilts and wraps
and not velcro! <G> I usually MADE money on foxhunt/event/show weekends even
WITH entry fees, trailer fees, and food.
It depends on the barns. I started at a "poor" barn where everyone did her
own work---and learned A LOT!!! But the high-rent barns are a GREAT place for
making $$$ doing stuff other folks don't WANT to do.
I'd be happy to talk with her about stuff! She can IM me anytime!
Kelly