I've known for about a month, but due to unfortunate circumstances, I'm forced to move barns yet again. These circumstances are beyond anyone's control, and it shouldn't be happening, especially to some great people.
While the property will enter new management, I'm worried. I was initially going to stay, but the reason I chose River View in the first place was because of Lucretia and Shane. It is in no way a dream place - the sort with fifty padded 20 x 20 stalls, six outdoor arenas, three indoors, and miles on miles of trails - but it was great. The horses were well cared for, the indoor was groomed nearly daily, and the horses were turned out in groups according to their personalities and behaviors.
Ringo wasn't bullied here. He made friends with his turnout buddies to the point where he was playing halter tag with them on a regular basis. He looked happy. Lucretia often texted me with updates on how Ringo was doing, and would often spoil him for me when I couldn't be out there.
With the busy start of this semester I haven't been able to be out to the farm in several days, but I feel comfortable knowing that whatever Ringo is doing, he's happy.
And I have to move.
As mentioned, I was going to stay under the new management but after thinking about it, I decided not to. I have no idea who the new management would be, and what would happen. What if they decided to raise board rates? What if they decided to change things? I didn't want to be stuck in that kind of situation.
Lucretia was kind enough to give me the names and contact information of two stables close by, and I contacted one of them and visited the owner last week. Her name is Kyanne, and the stables is amazing. They don't have an indoor, but I've found that in the cold, I don't ride as much, so I've decided that when it's incredibly cold Ringo will be on a vacation. They have a huge outdoor arena, a round pen, and the farm is on 100 acres of pasture land. It offers almost the same amenities as River View Stables for about $100 cheaper, so that's exciting because that's another $100 I'll be saving.
I've been out to check out the new place a couple of times, and every time I'm there I find new things I like. They have a wash stall with hot and cold water. Their stalls are smaller but sturdy and should definitely hold a Houdini. Their turnout during the summer months lasts eighteen hours each day. They have some pastures that are fenced with the white fences so much like at Magnolia, and the others are electric and secured with T posts that are actually capped!
Kyanne told me that there are lots of trails, so I might take Ringo on a few adventures when it gets warmer. Actually, I've been thinking of taking Ringo for rides in this powdery snow - I think he'd LOVE it.
I already paid board for February, so I won't be moving until the end of this month. Let's hope I find someone with a truck and a trailer who would be willing to drive Ringo five minutes up the road.
I've truly enjoyed working with Lucretia and Shane for the past few months, and only regret that I wasn't with them for longer. Whatever happens, I wish them the best of luck.
Ringo wasn't bullied here. He made friends with his turnout buddies to the point where he was playing halter tag with them on a regular basis. He looked happy. Lucretia often texted me with updates on how Ringo was doing, and would often spoil him for me when I couldn't be out there.
With the busy start of this semester I haven't been able to be out to the farm in several days, but I feel comfortable knowing that whatever Ringo is doing, he's happy.
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| Happy, chubby pony! |
As mentioned, I was going to stay under the new management but after thinking about it, I decided not to. I have no idea who the new management would be, and what would happen. What if they decided to raise board rates? What if they decided to change things? I didn't want to be stuck in that kind of situation.
Lucretia was kind enough to give me the names and contact information of two stables close by, and I contacted one of them and visited the owner last week. Her name is Kyanne, and the stables is amazing. They don't have an indoor, but I've found that in the cold, I don't ride as much, so I've decided that when it's incredibly cold Ringo will be on a vacation. They have a huge outdoor arena, a round pen, and the farm is on 100 acres of pasture land. It offers almost the same amenities as River View Stables for about $100 cheaper, so that's exciting because that's another $100 I'll be saving.
I've been out to check out the new place a couple of times, and every time I'm there I find new things I like. They have a wash stall with hot and cold water. Their stalls are smaller but sturdy and should definitely hold a Houdini. Their turnout during the summer months lasts eighteen hours each day. They have some pastures that are fenced with the white fences so much like at Magnolia, and the others are electric and secured with T posts that are actually capped!
Kyanne told me that there are lots of trails, so I might take Ringo on a few adventures when it gets warmer. Actually, I've been thinking of taking Ringo for rides in this powdery snow - I think he'd LOVE it.
I already paid board for February, so I won't be moving until the end of this month. Let's hope I find someone with a truck and a trailer who would be willing to drive Ringo five minutes up the road.
I've truly enjoyed working with Lucretia and Shane for the past few months, and only regret that I wasn't with them for longer. Whatever happens, I wish them the best of luck.
Hope Ringo will adjust again .. And compare hooves with the 'Budweiser' horses.
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Hi Gina, Pam and Mishkin (black and white paint mare) are also moving to the same barn that you will be going to. It is, indeed, a very sad situation that is happening to two skilled and hard working people. It makes me sad everyday. Best of luck to you...and I will look forward to reading more of your blogs in the future.
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