tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post3488436285131288126..comments2024-01-06T02:00:05.220-07:00Comments on SprinklerBandits: Trouble in Pony WorldSprinklerBandithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-20981276251257191452009-09-16T06:20:49.628-06:002009-09-16T06:20:49.628-06:00Yeah, I agree with you. I'd have a written con...Yeah, I agree with you. I'd have a written contract of expectations on both sides of the deal. People can say anything they want you to hear but it doesn't mean they will follow through. I had a trainer that taught me lessons and everything whom said I would get commission for working with the little ponies they were selling, but I never got that and even after all the training I put on them, they charged me for even showing them (aka putting "mileage") when they said I could ride them whenever and I always thought that showing would help with the sells? I even paid for everything else too, show fees, trainer fees, stall fee, gas, etc. Then out of the blue they said I owed $35 for using the pony in the show that I trained!!!<br />So yes, from my experience, have everything written down definately before hand. :)<br />Good luck!S. Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16254359036801822793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647406862592675556.post-59165989147002969362009-09-15T16:42:57.326-06:002009-09-15T16:42:57.326-06:00Finding the perfect farrier is a dream come true. ...Finding the perfect farrier is a dream come true. Hope this woman works out to be yours. That'd be great! <br /><br />As for Bear, patience, patience. Horses like that need consistent, quiet discipline. And, he needs to begin to realize when he is being handled by a human, he needs to pay attention. <br /><br />Sounds as if he has not had any regular work at all. Some good ground work might be the best start to get him more focused. <br /><br />I think a contract with your expected fees in writing would be an excellent idea. That way, both you and the owners will understand the expectations. <br /><br />Keep us all in the loop on this, and do be careful if Bear is a handful to manage.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.com