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| What are your opinions on leasing out a horse? My living situation has me having some horses with me and some at my parents house back home 12 hours away. I have one horse that I don't really want to sell but I can't afford to keep her with me (boarding prices). I'm in a transition period waiting on my significant other to finish up school before we settle down (next December hopefully). I hate to see the mare sitting around, but I would hate to sell her since I've owned her since she was a yearling (she's 10 now) and I would like to use her as a broodmare eventually. I have my younger horses with me since they need the most work. Any opinions or warnings about leasing? Thanks! |
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Location: Nor Cal | I leased once, and to be honest I'd probably never do it again as it ended being taken to court. One piece of advice: DO YOUR RESEARCH. |
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Location: Washington. (The DRY side.) | It can work out, or it can be a train wreck. There is no way to know which one it will be until it is OVER You could end up with a horse that is just as good as it ws when it left, or better. Or you can end up with a horse that is dead, crippled, or a spoiled, ill mannered butt head! |
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| It's all a gamble.... If you don't mind taking chances, go for it. Otherwise stay away, you never know what can happen. |
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| Put everything in writing, have the horse insured and KNOW who you are dealing with. It can work out great for both parties as long as everyone understands the risks involved and what is expected of them. These deals have been known to get really bad really fast so be careful and good luck! |
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| I leased the mare in my profile picture for 6 years. I put most of the training on her, and only had to pay for shoes on her and the entry fees, her owner paid everything else. Now she's going to be bred in a few weeks, and I can't wait to work with her baby. I loved it, she won me a lot of awards, taught me a lot, and she'll be one of those I'll love forever even if her career did have to be unfortunately cut short. |
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| RacingQH - 2016-02-25 10:18 AM
It can work out, or it can be a train wreck. There is no way to know which one it will be until it is OVER You could end up with a horse that is just as good as it ws when it left, or better. Or you can end up with a horse that is dead, crippled, or a spoiled, ill mannered butt head!
Thanks guys! It is definitely a gamble. I've done the majority of the training on the mare so I'm a bit protective of her. The being crippled, dead or coming up with bad manners is what scares me the most especially her getting injured somehow. That is the part that makes me think letting her rest in the pasture might be better than if I did lease her out and she ended up getting injured.
I might start out by seeing if any trusted trainers I worked with back home have any clients that might be interested. I would rather her be associated with people I know then complete strangers. Like you all say it could go well or south! Hate being in a transition period but that is life! |
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Location: East Tennessee but who knows?! | I am looking at doing an on farm lease with some of mine. I have a friend with a lesson program that has several horses leased and she has had great experience with it. On farm lease for a minimum of one year, $250 a month, split care, and code of conduct signed. I leased out 2 for free during an emergency and had a good experience. They both eventually came back. |
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Location: Canada | I agree with others it can be great or it can be a train wreck. That's a great idea about asking trainers back home if they know of anyone but on the flip side is there anyone close by or at your current training facility that would be interested in her? That way she's close to home, you can help the person leasing her if required, and you can keep a good eye on her.
Just a thought. |
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| I've leased out my own horses and I've leased horses from other people. I've done full leases, part leases and free leases! I have only had good experiences. Always have a contract and be very clear about the intentions for your horse. Make sure to have insurance full mortality, major medical and theft - no matter what side of the equation you are on. I would stay away from leasing to someone that I don't know or can't check up on. And definitely ask for references. Leasing can be a great opportunity for someone who doesn't want to sell a horse, but is lacking in time or money. Or can give someone leasing a chance to compete on a higher caliber horse that maybe they can't afford. |
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Location: Northwest Florida | I have zero experience on either side of a lease. I'm not trusting enough of other riders to lease mine out.. and I've never wanted to put time, work and money into a horse I didn't own as a lessee.
It does sound like with your mare though, leasing would be a good option. I would just try to limit it to someone I knew, or had good references, and someone close enough that you can pop in and check up on her. It's a scary thought trusting someone else with a horse that is that important to you.
Is bringing her to the barn you board at and offering an onsite lease at that property, with the lessee paying the board bill an option? That way you still have her under your eye and care. |
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