ok heres the problem this pinto horse has been retrited to light lessons only.
now my student an older man wants to start showing her and trail riding her.
i said no because the horse is getting to sore and just can`t handle that stuff anymore.
Now he went out and bought her a cinch and saddle pad because he said she sweats to much and want to ride with new tack on the trail ride.
now i know this horse is not going to any more shows and the 4 hr trail ride, but whats a nice way of saying no to someone who has been a good friend?
pls i need help the shows are coming to an end and this horse is now retired i still ride and groom her but just light short rides.
thanks
2006-09-05 02:57:41 · 9 answers · asked by horses 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
this horse is a 28 yr mare who will turn 29 on oct 31 2006
2006-09-05 02:58:34 · update #1
well right now alll my horses are in there 20`s next year i`ll be getting a younger one.
thats really the only horse he could ride my other riding horse is 28 years old too but the total oppsite this horse as soon as u get on her all she wants to do is run.
thanks
2006-09-05 03:10:19 · update #2
yes this man is retired and i own all 4 horses which are all in there 20`s, the only one left to ride is my pony which loves to run and is too experinced for him. i`m looking for a younger horses to buy.
2006-09-05 03:13:17 · update #3
it definitly sounds like the horse does need retired and you are doing the right thing, but it also sounds like you don't have another horse to offer him, so i would tell him that this horse definitly needs retired and i would give him a reference to another barn around you that has a horse that he can ride at this point in time and tell him that you are looking into buying a younger horse that can be rode on trails/shows, and when you get that horse you would love for him to come back and ride with you again. cause it is only fair to the man cause you don't have any other horses for him and if you give him a reference to someone else then hopefully whenever you do find a younger horse he will come back. i am also sure that he likes this horse so just tell him that it is in the best interest of the horse to retire her now so she can live out the rest of her life peacefully, and i'm sure he'll understand
2006-09-05 08:02:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming the horse belongs to you and not the student that wants to use her...
Just be firm and do not back down. Point out that this horse is OLD and does not need the added stress and exertion of a show or extended trail rides.
You say your student is an older man... is he near retirement himself? If so, perhaps compare his retirement to the horse's and ask how he would feel if forced to return to his job after being retired.
At 29 years old, this horse has earned the right to relax.
2006-09-05 03:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by searchpup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply tell him that it would be irresponsible and could put the life of the horse on the line. This is a lesson horse, and a lesson horse only. If he is a friend, and is learning to be a horseman he needs to hear it straight.
If you end up relenting and letting him do it anyway look for an equine massage therapist for this horse. It will help loosen the muscles before and relieve the tension after something like what you are talking about.
2006-09-05 05:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by Sharingan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-06 10:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would politely explain that this horse is about to turn 29 and is retired from showing and only going to do light trail like 1/2 hour ride and that is all she can handle. SHe gets sore and it is far to hard on her to ride her for longer periods of time.
Show him other horses he can ride and make it clear that this horse will not be availble for that type of work.
He should understand it you make it sound like you are doing it for the good ofthe horse.
2006-09-05 03:12:25 · answer #5 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell him that it is to hard on the horse. Do you have a younger one that he could start riding and showing? That might make it easier on him. He may be upset if he likes that horse, but he should understand and get over it. Good luck.
2006-09-05 03:03:11 · answer #6 · answered by bobbysgirl703 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i would retire him if i was you. He is a old horse. He needs some time just to walk around freely. A 28 almost 29 year old horse needs to rest his legs.
2006-09-05 03:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by Leftyyy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just say I appreciate his enthusiasm, and that if she were younger there would be no issue, but that you are ready to retire her. Is there another horse that you think may spark his interest? Suggest he spend some time with a different one.
2006-09-05 03:02:55 · answer #8 · answered by Shaken Not Stirred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes to keep from hurting someone you have to tell a little fib. I think I would tell this person that you showed the horse to the vet and he feels there may be somesort of heath problem going on and to keep the horse corraled under observation.
2006-09-05 03:03:57 · answer #9 · answered by kiss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋