am i asking to much from a loan?

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ok - am I expecting too much to find a loan/share horse 15hh ish that is a safe, fun all rounder that is safe for mum to ride but fun enough for myself to jump/xc for fun..?
I'v been saying 1.5hr max from Stroud to view, and no more than 20 mins to share with reasonable costs.
maybe my expectations are too high? seems everything I can find has quite important flaws..eg dosent hack alone, or is 'not a novice ride.....'!
I'm going to advertise on HQ, have done on most of the free sites, sent the word out, notices in local yards/shops etc.
Are these types of loans still out there?!

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No, you aren't - we got ours off here
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. You just have to be patient and keep your eye on HQ, HM and local tack shops and H&H. If you look carefully at posts, there may be one or two possibilities there. You never know. I'm sure there are loads out there.
 
They are out there coz' my horse I've loaned out is one of them ! She did start off on a share basis first but as I've been very busy lately it's now more of a loan but they are local.

Found loanee completely by accident when horse was "turned away" at friends fields for a few weeks so keep looking - you'll find one eventually just don't give up.
 
i'v found alot of good ones have to be at own yard, which is ok if its close and the costs are alright..but its difficult to find that..! i think knowing people and word of mouth are effective but yes, patience!

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I don't think you're being unrealistic at all. What you're looking for sounds just like a horse I used to have on loan - unfortunately he's coming up for 30 now so I don't think he'd be up for what you want to do these days
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You just need to be patient and keep looking and I'm sure you'll find a lovely horse.
 
I think the good ones don't need advertising - they go to friends / friends of friends. My chap who is out on loan is the most straightforward poppet and has PN evented/BSJA'd...not so hot on the dressage front!! He was with a friend for quite a few years now with one of her friends. Keep your ears v close to ground and put word out with farrier/local trainers/freelance grooms and anyone who circulates widley in your horsey area. Ad on your local RC website might help? Like the Thelwell cartoon...sooner or later he will find you!!
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Exactly what Nosey said - the good ones don't need advertising, they go to friends or friends of friends. So put the word out around your circle of friends, instructor, local stables and so on. Good luck in finding something suitable for you.
 
You could find what you are looking for, I'd say:

1. Look at loan, part loan and share adverts, terminology is a bit variable you may find something that is workable even if it isn't described as you expect.
2. Don't be put off by "not a novice ride" unless you are really quite novicey. Whilst it can mean that the horse is an absolute loon some people put this when the horse has the most minor quirks. It is worth calling up and saying "what do you mean by not a novice ride?". It may not be suitable, but it could be a great horse with an entirely workable quirk. For example if you have good off road hacking a horse that isn't great in traffic might not be an issue.
3. Word of mouth is the best way to find a loan, get talking to everyone horsey that you know. Put up ads in your local tack shops feed merchants etc too.
4. Be prepared to accept something less than perfect, it is a loan, you don't have the same choice. Could you ride a pony? You might find a pony that is unsuitable for children.
5. Consider sharing or part loaning, especially if you can't find something close enough to home for a full loan you can get almost the same experience with a bit less time comittment. You could consider two shares as well.
6. What ever you do get a contract!

Good Luck
 
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