Any lessons here?

[Huey]

1 minute ago, The Centaur said:

What's with Col and tiny homes?

He sells them. 

@Chief Stipe might still be on the waiting list for one.

[curious]

4 minutes ago, The Centaur said:

What's with Col and tiny homes?

That's his business. https://www.facebook.com/ecocottagesnz/

[Chief Stipe]

2 hours ago, Huey said:

He sells them. 

@Chief Stipe might still be on the waiting list for one.

He doesn't do any with ramps and wheel in showers so obviously not in your market.

[Huey]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

He doesn't do any with ramps and wheel in showers so obviously not in your market.

I think you'll find he does.

[curious]

25 minutes ago, Huey said:

I think you'll find he does.

Quite true.

[The Centaur]

1 hour ago, Huey said:

I think you'll find he does.

Interesting industry. Sort of industry racing could combine with. e.g. display over the Riccarton carnival but do a deal  to display or promote at any meeting. I note there was a tiny homes expo at Mystery Creek around Nov 1 2025. Are clubs too greedy they don't go for these mini expos? Can't find any race sponsors for tiny homes or cabins. Trainers and stud owners for one could be a market,

[Special Agent]

2 hours ago, The Centaur said:

Interesting industry. Sort of industry racing could combine with. e.g. display over the Riccarton carnival but do a deal  to display or promote at any meeting. I note there was a tiny homes expo at Mystery Creek around Nov 1 2025. Are clubs too greedy they don't go for these mini expos? Can't find any race sponsors for tiny homes or cabins. Trainers and stud owners for one could be a market,

Greed and narrow mindedness.  We can't encourage someone we don't like, despite their product.  Also despite any starting gate sponsorship they might offer a track we'd like to make surplus.

We live in a complex world of weird personalities.  I've seen a bit over the last decade I wish I hadn't witnessed.  Everyday in racing I'm seeing some mental shit.

You are definitely right.  A tiny home, or multiple tiny homes, should be used in every stable, stud, training facility etc for housing staff and families, if only for security.

[Freda]

A bit off the thread topic,  but a few years ago, before tiny homes became topical,  a former owner was trying to interest admin in that very concept for security in an area with little, the training facilities here and most particularly,  the visitors area.

Individual stable blocks can be locked, and a couple have cameras, but the overall complex can be accessed easily and at any time.

A cottage or similar for a nightwatchman would have been a very good idea.

[Chief Stipe]

8 minutes ago, Freda said:

A bit off the thread topic,  but a few years ago, before tiny homes became topical,  a former owner was trying to interest admin in that very concept for security in an area with little, the training facilities here and most particularly,  the visitors area.

Individual stable blocks can be locked, and a couple have cameras, but the overall complex can be accessed easily and at any time.

A cottage or similar for a nightwatchman would have been a very good idea.

You would have been willing to pay more for the service of course?

[muzenza365]

1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said:

You would have been willing to pay more for the service of course?

Why would the RIU not provide funds for this? They are all about integrity, and after having horses stabled there. i know how easy it would be to give some substance to a horse/s.They even make it easier by having the trainer's name on the allocated boxes.  

[Freda]

3 hours ago, Chief Stipe said:

You would have been willing to pay more for the service of course?

The original idea was free accommodation for the appropriate person.  The job of managing the visiting trainers placement was also mooted.....meeting trucks arriving and pointing out the allocated stabling.  

[Freda]

2 hours ago, muzenza365 said:

Why would the RIU not provide funds for this? They are all about integrity, and after having horses stabled there. i know how easy it would be to give some substance to a horse/s.They even make it easier by having the trainer's name on the allocated boxes.  

Yeah.  One trainer recently discovered an Asian couple,  complete with pram and infant, pottering around taking photos of the horses.

[Chief Stipe]

2 hours ago, muzenza365 said:

Why would the RIU not provide funds for this? They are all about integrity, and after having horses stabled there. i know how easy it would be to give some substance to a horse/s.They even make it easier by having the trainer's name on the allocated boxes.  

Many stables put their own CCTV systems in and the perimeter is managed by the Racing Club.  I imagine some leverage off the Club broadband/WiFi links that they require to be compliant with Raceday protocols.

The RIB's role isn't managing the security of every training stable in NZ.  Hell most complain enough as it is about the expense of the outfit.

[Chief Stipe]

21 minutes ago, Freda said:

The original idea was free accommodation for the appropriate person.  The job of managing the visiting trainers placement was also mooted.....meeting trucks arriving and pointing out the allocated stabling.  

Right so you are looking for a homeless person willing to work 24/7?

[Chief Stipe]

21 minutes ago, Freda said:

Yeah.  One trainer recently discovered an Asian couple,  complete with pram and infant, pottering around taking photos of the horses.

Then get the Club to secure the perimeter so they rip their undies getting over the razor wire.

Did the trainer sign the Asian couple up for a share in a syndicate?