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by beetree on 20 May 2012 - 16:05
Has anyone ever done this? I talked to someone last night, and I was given this opportunity to consider. Any do's and don'ts would be appreciated. Thanks.
by Red Sable on 20 May 2012 - 19:05
We do this all the time with race horses, our cases will be a little different than yours. Most times lessee is responsible for shoeing, feeding, care of horse, vet, and the the purse is split 60/40 or 70/30 depending on the arrangement.
In your case just have everything you can think of on paper, such as who is responsible for unexpected vet bills due to injury (happens!) worming, etc. It can be a great opportunity for a good horse without the initial large payment, on the other hand being responsible for someone else's horse can be a stress too.
We give race horses away, you could look into adopting an ex race horse. Ground work is already done, you just need to get them used to someone on their back. :)
In your case just have everything you can think of on paper, such as who is responsible for unexpected vet bills due to injury (happens!) worming, etc. It can be a great opportunity for a good horse without the initial large payment, on the other hand being responsible for someone else's horse can be a stress too.
We give race horses away, you could look into adopting an ex race horse. Ground work is already done, you just need to get them used to someone on their back. :)
by clc29 on 20 May 2012 - 20:05
Hi Bee,
Everything Red Sable said.....Usually the lessee is responsible for everything required in caring for a horse. In addition, some people will require that the horse be insured for a value agreed upon between the lessor and lessee.
I've not personally leased a horse but have many friends who have done so. As long as you are both protected and everything is in writing, it usually works out to every ones benefit.
Good Luck and have fun :)
PS....Of course all of us will want to see pictures of your new addition if you decide to pursue this opportunity
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Everything Red Sable said.....Usually the lessee is responsible for everything required in caring for a horse. In addition, some people will require that the horse be insured for a value agreed upon between the lessor and lessee.
I've not personally leased a horse but have many friends who have done so. As long as you are both protected and everything is in writing, it usually works out to every ones benefit.
Good Luck and have fun :)
PS....Of course all of us will want to see pictures of your new addition if you decide to pursue this opportunity
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by Kalibeck on 22 May 2012 - 05:05
If you would like to adopt a racehorse, you can go to Canter, a website that lists horses up for adoption, any problems they might have, if any, & any price or donation needed to adopt them. Usually it's next to nothing. I browse that site & dream.
My grand daughter's stable offers leases to their students, the student pays for the horses up keep in return for increased access to ride & groom the animal. Access is not unlimited, in fact more than 1 student can lease a horse at a time, it works like a timeshare, they have different days they can use the horse, with only so many actual hours of riding, to save the horse from over use.
So I guess there are many ways to share a horse! Good luck!
jackie harris
by Conspicuous on 22 May 2012 - 14:05
The other thing you might consider is a part board situation. It's not as long term (usually month to month) and much cheaper and less demanding of your time.
Whatever you decide, as clc29 said, get EVERYTHING in writing! Who is responsible for what etc etc.
Whatever you decide, as clc29 said, get EVERYTHING in writing! Who is responsible for what etc etc.
by beetree on 24 May 2012 - 19:05
Thanks for your advise, guys. I'll be thinking on it.
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