So poor I can't even pay attention

Piquant_2

I've had an idea it's a good idea and in time it would make money, potentially a good amount of money. Enough to live on. I don't think anyone else is doing it.

The problems are:

No money at all for set up
It would take a year to get going, two for people to realise what was in it for them
It needs land
I don't have the necessary qualifications
I'm not sure how to break down the service for charging, in fact, I'm not sure what the service is

I can't get the idea out of my head.

trix-a-belle

Piquant wrote: »

I've had an idea it's a good idea and in time it would make money, potentially a good amount of money. Enough to live on. I don't think anyone else is doing it.

The problems are:

No money at all for set up
It would take a year to get going, two for people to realise what was in it for them
It needs land
I don't have the necessary qualifications
I'm not sure how to break down the service for charging, in fact, I'm not sure what the service is

I can't get the idea out of my head.

Sounds intriguing, are there any start up grants it/you would be eligible for?
How much land? Local friendly farmer lend you abit for now with a view to buying later? Is it something where the land could easily be set back to its original state?
Could family invest a small amount to help get you started?
What intervals would people require the service for/add ons/service levels?

(questions kept deliberately vague in case you want to keep it under your hat for the moment )
I'm a tendering/proposals engineer so pulling together costs & chargeable rates is what I do every day

DMPhereIcome

Blimey, it's taken me a while but well worth the effort to read your diary! I love Captain's and Colin's escapades

Hi by the way :wave:

Good luck with your new venture - I'm sure you'll work it out

Now I'd best get on with everything I should have done yesterday!

NewLeaf_2

how much are the start up costs

gallygirl

Oh crumbs, you're going to hurt the following day!!

That's ok as it will mean I am still alive .

Firstly, have a look at these videos from Heather Moffett:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6PTs1XPAug
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMBdR2yrEOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WfEjdk0gKs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbbm_U9MdPc

for how to sit on a horse at all three paces (though you're unlikely to be cantering if you tell them you've never ridden before).

You probably won't be given a mallet and a real horse together until you've had some practice swinging the mallet from a wooden horse, so don't worry too much about that.

They're ok. The horse doesn't actually go anywhere :cool:.

If you get run away with, grab the front of the saddle with one hand (or the neck strap if they've given you one) and lean back. Whatever you do, don't lean forwards or let your legs slide back, this is the quickest way to sliding off over the horse's shoulder.

What about the screaming. When do I do that? Is one long, continuous one better than lots of shorter ones?

Riding uses muscles you didn't know you had and unless you're a floozy of the worst type, how shall I put this?....you may feel a little stretched.

Oh. I'll be fine then .

Are you sure this is a friend and not someone who envies your thrifty lifestyle or lusts after Mr G?

No, I think it's her idea of a good time. Whereas I'd always fancied a bit of a 'Pimms, picnic, floral dress, stamp divots back, chat to Prince Harry' type of polo experience . It is frugalish - Groupon deal. Great. Normally they have offers like hot stone massage and afternoon tea :rotfl:.

gallygirl

Piq - there are loads of people with experience of running their own business on this thread and also with animal experience (taking a punt here ). Am sure they'd all be happy to advise you. As I would, except I know nothing .

LAM2011

Ah P sorry you didnt get the job but obviously wasnt meant to be.

Stay focused on your dream - where there is a will there is a way x

Lots of snow up here and a big load expected this afternoon so having a lazy day

gallygirl - have fun - looking forward to the after report love the part where you ask if you should scream continuously or short bursts lol lol lol :rotfl: I once took my little ex race horse for a gallop on the beach and I thought we had loads of beach to stop - oh no - I screamed in the end lol. (continuously until she stopped!)

Caroline_a

Piq - have to say the business idea sounds intriguing! You won't have to spend much on marketing - once you get going just put details on here, and the Piq-ettes will get the word out to the world!

Alternatively people, if Piq needs investors at 5p each.... :T

Baldybear

Piq there used to be business link to help with start up and lots of advice how to do, get funding etc, quick search looks like it has been merged with gov but hopefully something to help?

https://www.gov.uk/browse/business/setting-up

kazwookie

gallygirl wrote: »

d) if the horse runs away with me on it and I clout in with the mallet will it stop :cool:.

Many thanks .

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Sat here pmsl, OH thinks I have gone nuts, easy I know.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Please do not wack the horse with the mallet if it runs off with you, drop the mallet on the ground, and follow instructions already given.......:D