So I am definitely thinking of moving stables, but I have been at my current stables since I was 7 and that was 7 years ago! I have come on from riding little school horses to now owning my own 16.3HH ISH:/
But I really don't feel like this is the right stables for me anymore, the instructors aren't great, the riding school is so big we get one hour in the weekend to ride and the horses aren't looked after properly so I 've decided its time to move. But I have no idea what I will have to say to the owners as I know them really well and I'm quite friendly with them. Any ideas?
(Please don't just say: tell them your leaving as it will be hard for me)
The only thing you can say is that you're leaving. If you don't want people to say that then you don ' t want answers.
Not really. They run a business and this is part of it. The only thing you could do is thank them for the assistance they've given you up to this point.
The only thing I can think of is:
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com "I'm sorry but I'm moving onto bigger and better things in my life. I'm switching stables. There were some disagreements upon me and one of your workers and I have a few other issues. I love this place but feel there needs to be a new chapter for me and my horse. "
That's as easy as it gets. It's respectful, mature, and gets down to the bottom of things.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Just say something along the lines of:
"Thank you for all the help you have given me, you've furthered my equestrian education greatly, and I can never repay you for that. However, I feel like I have outgrown your stable, and, as much as I will miss you all and your horses, it is time for me to move on. Thank you again, and I won't forget what you have done for me. "
say that you really like the stables (which im sure you do ) but that its just not right for you.
read my answer to your last question please, it may help a bit.
I just did the same thing recently. I'm moving from a very small barn, where my horse is stuck inside his stall 20 hours a day, he isn't allowed to be out with their horses (who are all show horses), and they often forget to feed. The outdoor arena footing is terrible and the indoor is too small (30x40) with also discusting footing, so my horse can only actually get ridden when it's nice and dry outside. The owners are very nice though.
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I just told them an opening finally came up at another barn and that I think it would be in my horse's best interest to move. I said I was going to be working with one of their top trainers, and they have the facility to train and ride in all weather, as well as challenge us with a cross country course and trails. They understood and were very nice about it, because they knew my TB wasn't happy.
Don't tell them until you are moving until you have secured a stall at another barn. It will be very weird if you have to wait months. I had been on the waiting list for several months, but only got the call about two weeks ago, so everything went fast once I committed.
Boarding facilities lose and gain boarders all the time, it's not going to be rude if you leave, and they know you aren't doing it to be mean, you are doing it to improve your riding and your horse. It's a professional business.
"You've taught me so much for the past 7 years, and I've come so far in my horsemanship and riding. Thanks to you, I own this great horse and have really come to a point in my riding where I'd REALLY like to challenge myself and see how far I can go. Although it breaks my heart to leave because you're like family, I've found this great stable with a trainer who can possibly take me to the top. I'm going to join her at her stable (in 30 days or more).
pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Thank you again for all you've done for me. It's been so educational and FUN. I hope it'll be okay if I stop by to visit in the future because I'm really going to miss it here. "
that's what i'm doing, i'm moving because my barn now is more reining focused and i'm getting serious about eventing
I am SOOO close with the owner, she is like my 2nd mom and her 7 year old daughter is like my little sister i love her so much! I'm considering adopting her: P
I just told her why i was leaving and that of course i'm gonna come visit and that i will miss everyone a ton but its time to move on and follow my passion, she understood, but they give me crap for it all the time (but the are just kidding)
good luck, i know its hard
be honest.
just let them know that you've had fun these past few years and you've appreciated all that they've done for you and your horse. that they have a good facility (even if you don't 100% think so, but this will keep you from burning bridges incase you need to come back ).... and that you have found a different place that suits your needs for now, but if things don't work out there, that you'd like to know that you'd still be welcomed to return.
