Pendlewitch Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Yard Owner where I keep my horse is just so overworked, underpaid and stressed out. I call her the owner but I suppose she really is the manager because the yard belongs to her parents who know nowt with a big N and don't ever help out. She has not had a day off in ages so I wanted to get her something for christmas that would be a nice change for her. I don't ever buy her horsey stuff and have run out of ideas for anything else now. She is not very girlie so smellies etc are a bit pointless and she gets loads anyway. So idea is to give her a voucher for a posh meal for her and husband, there is a really good place locally, not cheap but has a brilliant reputation. It's def not pub grub, but not mega top class poncy food lurking in the middle of a huge white plate if you get my meaning, and you don't get people in there in jeans and trainers! Would this be a good idea or any other suggestions greatfully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico's mum Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 What a lovely gesture - and sounds like she needs it too - but I do wonder if she will feel really awkward accepting such an obviously expensive gift from you who (I presume) isn't really a friend.Do other owners use the Yard,if so how about getting together with some of them and offering it as a joint present,they may well be wondering what to get her as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one.eyed.dog Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Or you could get her a massage voucher to destress??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycas Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 I think that's a lovely idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmagic Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 If she enjoys going out for a meal ( not everyone does) then that is a fantastic present. I would love someone to give me that as a present. Or, is there a horsey event she would like to go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kats n greys Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Lovely gesture How about a Spa day being pampered? We bought one for Ray's mum and she loved it (she's since had another 3 bought for her as she enjoyed it so much). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Or could you get together with other owners to give her just a plain old day off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytgirl Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Or could you get together with other owners to give her just a plain old day off? I was thinking the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pendlewitch Posted December 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 We've done all the massage things already and getting her to have a day off would involve nailing her foot to the floor! Her husband is a farmer so for them getting time together is a bit rare that's why I though of the meal. We are very good friends even though there is a thirty year age gap, loads of people at horsey event do tend to think I'm her mum! Would a £60 voucher be too much, I don't want to embarrass her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spins4me Posted December 9, 2009 Report Share Posted December 9, 2009 Sounds like a lovely present to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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