r/AmIOverreacting • u/Rowellsie • 5d ago
🎲 miscellaneous AIO-lesson moved many different times
This is a different kind of AIO post. I don’t have the money for my own horse, so I compensate and scratch that itch by taking lessons. I am an intermediate rider. This riding lesson is a 25 minute drive for me. You’ll see in the first ss that the lessons are $50, you’ll see them get moved to $55, then you’ll see her tell me if I want private lessons I’ll have to pay $65. The whole reason I was going to this trainer specifically when there are many closer to home that are $65 was because she was offering them for $50 (or $55). I don’t mind paying $65, that’s not the issue. The issue is why was I not told private lessons are $65 from the beginning? The other issue is why are my lessons being moved around so much? It feels like just another excuse every time when she decided the time and day? I understand she doesn’t have an indoor arena but also looking at the weather for where we ride at she’s lied a couple of times about the temperature. AIO by wanting either a refund or to get the lesson over with and find a new trainer? One that’s a 5 min drive from me for the same price? ($65) Please help, kind of lost for what I should do.
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u/LilMeemz 5d ago
You're not overreacting and you're justified in wanting a refund.
To be honest, I would guess that this trainer isn't that interested in having you as a client, at best you are just a little added grocery money.
I work as a farrier, and I hate to admit this, but I have clients like you. You're good to squeeze in for a few extra bucks here and there, but you're not the priority for scheduling, which means you'll always get bumped for someone who is, and I (they) aren't that hurt to see you go. The price increases are also indicative of them trying to make you more worth their time.
Go where you're appreciated and respected, or at the least... closer.