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When you invite a freelancer onto your yard, into your routine, or to work with your horses, you’re putting your confidence in their skills, professionalism, and care. And once the job is done, there’s one simple action that can make a huge difference to their future: leaving a review.

Many people underestimate the power of a few sentences. But for equine freelancers, a review can shape their reputation, boost their confidence, and help them secure more work. Here’s why your feedback matters.

Your Review Can Make Their Day

Freelancers are often out in all weathers, working long hours, and going the extra mile to keep horses happy and yards running smoothly. When you take the time to leave a positive review, it tells them their effort has been noticed. It lifts their spirits, strengthens their motivation, and leaves them feeling appreciated.

Reviews Help Them Build Their Business

Good reviews aren’t just kind words. They’re part of a freelancer’s toolkit. When potential clients look through profiles on TallyHO Temps, they naturally gravitate toward freelancers with solid, consistent feedback. Reviews help reassure new clients, show proof of reliability, and elevate a freelancer’s visibility. Your honest experience can be the deciding factor that secures their next booking.

Confidence Matters, Especially for New Freelancers

Starting out as an equine freelancer can be daunting. Whether someone is newly qualified, changing careers, or stepping out on their own for the first time, a positive review can be a huge confidence boost. It helps them believe in their abilities, gives them reassurance that they’re on the right path, and encourages them to keep developing their skills. Those early reviews often mean the world to someone trying to find their place in the industry.

What If You Want to Leave a Negative Review?

Sometimes things don’t go as expected, and you may feel a freelancer hasn’t met the standard you hoped for. Before leaving a negative review, there are a few important steps to consider.

1. Speak to the Freelancer FirstMisunderstandings can happen easily. A quick conversation often resolves the issue straight away. Many freelancers appreciate honest, direct feedback and will do their best to put things right.

2. Contact TallyHO TempsIf you’ve spoken to the freelancer and still feel unhappy, get in touch with TallyHO Temps. We may be able to find a solution, help mediate, or support you in resolving the situation. Our goal is to make sure both clients and freelancers feel looked after.

3. Think About Whether the Issue Can Be RectifiedOften, situations can be smoothed out once everyone involved has had a chance to share their perspective. Taking a pause before leaving a public review gives space for a fair resolution.

A Review Should Be Fair, Honest, and Constructive

Feedback is valuable, whether positive or negative. But aiming for fairness protects everyone involved. A clear explanation of what went well, or what didn’t, helps freelancers improve and supports a strong, trustworthy community on TallyHO Temps.

Your Words Carry Weight

Leaving a review takes moments, but its impact can last for years. You’ll brighten a freelancer’s day, strengthen their business, and play a part in shaping a supportive, professional equine community.

Whether you’ve had someone cover morning feeds, clipped your horse, schooled a youngster, or jumped in for emergency cover on the yard or in the office, those few lines of feedback matter. So next time your freelancer finishes a job, take that moment to share your experience. It truly makes a difference.

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