tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1891367666970376785.post3464719477615133779..comments2024-01-01T08:22:39.808-08:00Comments on Laying The Foundation: Choosing A Trainer Who’s Right For Your HorseSFTShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14155830531219245152noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1891367666970376785.post-65496849485995454942009-08-14T08:27:17.796-07:002009-08-14T08:27:17.796-07:00Well, that is a good question.
There are some fol...Well, that is a good question.<br /><br />There are some folks who are in love with the idea of having horses, and showing them, but either do not have the time to devote to riding and competing, or don't have the physical capability of doing so themselves.<br /><br />I've had clients who would write the checks and just stop by on occasion, to give their horses scratches and carrots, then beam with pride while watching them in the ring with me. Just the joy of watching a beautiful horse and enjoying it all. Some clients I have had are from out of states or across the country, and it's not always possible for them to come visit their horses regularly.<br /><br />Of course, I prefer that clients are more "hands-on" and I always include lessons with training, but if they are not interested, that's fine too! :)SFTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14155830531219245152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1891367666970376785.post-86399339942562341092009-08-14T05:08:57.630-07:002009-08-14T05:08:57.630-07:00I kind of don't get why anyone would buy a hor...I kind of don't get why anyone would buy a horse, send it to a trainer, and expect the trainer to develop and show the horse and get a lot of wins. What enjoyment do you really get out of having a horse that way? Just the pride of ownership? From having the money to spend, so that other people get to train, ride, show and enjoy developing a relationship with your horse? I really don't get it. Do I just not get how "rich people" think? <br />Of course, getting a trainer is always necessary in my book--someone to train me and my horse, for competing in an appropriate discipline or just getting me and my new horse on the same page for pleasure riding. It seems to me that lessons with me riding (or driving, or working with my horse in whatever way) should always be included if I send my horse for training.<br />Someday I will be elderly, not flexible enough to ride a buck, possibly disabled. I hope I will still be able to have a hands-on relationship with my horse, not just enjoyment from afar, thanks to some sympathetic future trainer.littledoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246918889252942468noreply@blogger.com