Am I mad

[Landy1994#]

Well, I said in my original post that I'd love a horse for me to ride, just a happy hacker. A horse has become available to loan, through a friend of my daughters, that would absolutely suit me, but he's 24. Still active, doesn't look 15, never mind 24, but would I be silly to take on a horse of that age.

 

[JBM]

Depends what you want to do and if the horse is currently doing that job

 

[Pippity]

It's a loan, not a purchase. If it can do the job, why not?

 

[GypsGal1718]

If he feels good do it

 

[Bobthecob15]

Yep if just a loan and she’s fit and well then go for it

 

[LeneHorse]

Are you talking about a full loan or a share? Will he stay on his current yard?
An older horse may struggle if moved to a new yard/herd at his time of life.

You will also need to be clear about who is responsible for vets bills. As an older horse he probably won't be insurable for a lot of conditions. Definitely get a loan agreement before taking him on.

With those provisos and he is sound and healthy I would say go for it. Older horses are lovely.

 

[ROMANY 1959]

Go for it, but have a contract of loan, just in case he went lame at his age it’s possible, but my big ID cross is 23 and no signs of slowing up. But contract is best just in case.

 

[spotty_pony2]

Go for it!

 

[Ratface]

My Old Horse is 31 and showing no signs of slowing up. Go for it!

 

[Gloi]

What have you got to lose

 

[claret09]

go for it