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DoriBee
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 14 May 2008 : 08:55:10 AM
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Does anyone know - roughly - how long it would take to get a young horse(who has not done much apart from being in the field/stable)started and going reasonably well (such that an average rider can then take it on and ride out in company)? I know a lot would depend on temperament so let's say it is sensible rather than an airhead.
Also what is the going rate for such 'training'livery? Just roughly, and not asking for adverts!
many thanks!
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NatH
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England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 09:30:49 AM
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To be honest I don't think you can put a time scale on training.
You could try by doing a little bit yourself like putting on tack, leading and standing, long reining & lunging if you feel happy about that
I would suggest if you send a young horse to a professional trainer you are looking between £50 & £100 per week for their services including livery costs. |
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Chapel Lane Arabians
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CINDERS
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England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 09:39:05 AM
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Agree that a timescale would depend on the youngster but price wise where I live this would incur a cost in the region of 225 per week plus farrier and other extras.
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baxter
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England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 09:57:54 AM
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I would allow (and will be allowing for my 3 year old) £1000 at least to start him professionally. I'm saving already.
Timescales as said depend on the horse, could be 4 weeks could be 16 weeks, depends on how well they adapt.
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Roseanne
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 10:07:21 AM
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| I like initial training to be deeply established so the horse builds up trust and you are less likely to get any unexpected problems later; I know of people around the Cotswolds who will back a horse in two weeks for a couple of hundred quid, and some horses will just let you get on, but I would want to know I had as reliable a pupil as possible, given its age and experience. I'd certainly allow at least £1,000 and there's always the extras (getting teeth and feet sorted, the right tack etc). |
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baxter
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England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 10:13:09 AM
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Yes as said by Roseanne, i'd allow another £1000 for tack etc.
I bought Aurran as an unbacked 7 year old bargain, but spent about £3000 having him backed, made to measure saddle, bridle, boots, etc etc... so my bargain horse increased drastically in price in a matter of weeks! |
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Mrs Vlacq
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 10:31:51 AM
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| Roughly, expect to spend £1000 to get to the point where you can get on from the stirrup, walk, trot canter in the school, poles and hacking with a quiet horse. Good yards cater for all personalities and range from cheap (£70 a wk) to £120 a week around here. If no hiccups crop up, around 8wks should have them established enough to come home and work... Make the most of the time though and do have teeth, back and feet done before they go, wearing tack and leading out on quiet roads will all pay off in the end! |
    
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Arachnid
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England
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 12:23:49 PM
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| I paid £120 per week for schooling livery Dorothy near Steyning so not too far from you. Now £10 for half an hour refresher lessons to a peripatetic teacher or £20 if I take him to the accredited dressage instructor. |
   
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angel2002
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 14 May 2008 : 12:53:46 PM
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I would allow at least £150-£200 per week to back and train a youngster, most take around 8 weeks but as you know some may be quicker, some longer. When they are ready to come home you should expect to be able to walk trot and canter in a nice outline.
All I would do is have the feet trimmed before they went (my mare was not shod when she went away) and worm 2 days before. They only need to be sent away with headcollar, rope and rugs if you use them. You can also send your own bridle if you have one.
I would recommend you shop around, go to someone who comes highly recommended if you want a good job done, I was lucky and found someone who is not only very good at their job they look after my girl like she is one of their own.
Good luck in your search |
Angel
Passion Arabians
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