Anyone tried loaning a youngster?

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I have put my 2 yr old up for part loan, as I don't want to part with him but due to finances I can't really afford to keep him and my car (and i need my car for my job).

However I'm struggling to find anyone for him as he's not ridden.

Has anyone had problems trying to find a loan home for a youngster?

Any tips for loaning (dos and don'ts etc)?

He isn't up for much (just enought o cover the extra car insurance cost!) to I don't think thats putting people off.
 
My response is meant in the nicest possible way .... but why on earth would anyone want to pay money to part loan a youngster that cannot be ridden?
I think the best you could hope for would be full loan to someone who needs a companion to keep their own youngster company, even then I doubt there are many who would want that.
 
ihatework said:
My response is meant in the nicest possible way .... but why on earth would anyone want to pay money to part loan a youngster that cannot be ridden?
I think the best you could hope for would be full loan to someone who needs a companion to keep their own youngster company, even then I doubt there are many who would want that.
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Totally agree with this, sorry :(
 
I don't want him to go on full loan as a companion. He's now working and doing really well. I wouldn't loan him just to sit in a field. It would be a waste as i've bought him quite far.

He walks out on roads fine, lunging him and is mouthed. he can shown in hand and would be good for someone who wants the caring of a horse but either can't or doesn't want to ride.

I did have someone who was interested but unfortunately didn't have a car so couldn't travel to him.

I understand he's not worth much as a loan pony which is why I haven't asked much for him. But I would not let him go to a home where he's not going to be worked cos he loves it and I know if he doesn't work he'll go backwards and turn wild again!
 
I'm afraid I agree with the other two posts - expecting someone to pay (even a small amount) for an unridden youngster is perhaps too much to hope for. I find it bad enough when people put newly backed horses up for loan and then want them back for themselves or to sell as soon as they are more experienced at shows/jumping etc and you might find that circumstances lead you to do the same. Many charities need homes for youngsters before backing and then at least you don't have to pay and usually have the option of keeping it on long-term loan. Some of them for non-ridden companions even pay for teeth, vaccinations and worming. Perhaps you should consider selling your horse if you are having trouble with finances as it sounds like he's at the age when he really needs time and commitment. Sorry if it sounds harsh but the thought of doing it is usually worse than the reality and it will probably be for the best.
 
I disagree!

I have my boy on full loan! I got him just before he turned 3, and I backed him late on last year fully. I spent the whole year off just doing groundwork with him. Okay, so I didn't pay much at all, I just paid for things if I wanted to buy them but then in exchange, I look after the owners 3 other horses as well, so have responsibility of 4 horses. I've become great friends with his owner and he's basically my horse to do as I please. We've rescued some youngsters which I've started looking after sometimes too, however ultimately it's just my boy.

What I'd suggest is that you perhaps, if you need someone to help look after your boy, don't ask for much. There is lots you can do with a youngster, however there are some of us willing to be around youngsters, I used to ride my old horse loads, but now I rarely ride! But we do lots of cool things!


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Thanks!

I wont sell him. I'd be lost without him. If I don't find someone for him i'll find a way around it. He's my baby, When i first bought him he was wild and as thin as a rake and now he's in fantastic shape and so fun and so willing to do things.

If I can loan him then thats fine. if not i'll figure something out.

Thanks for your opinions but me and this pony have been through way too much together to be parted!
 
On the flip side, a friend of mine loaned a 3 yr old, brought him on till he was 6 (his talents were limited) and then his owner took him back, which suited everyone. it helped that the owner was always going to keep him, and not sell him the next day for a tidy profit. My friend learned a lot and after 3 yrs was ready to move on too, and bought her own youngster. She didn't know how long she'd have him when she took him on. I'm sure someone is out there & its just a case of finding them, just obviously bear in mind that any time spent on a youngster is an investment and commodity so if they're going to pay for it's keep I'm not sure you can ask them to pay for the loan.
 
Instead of loaning, have you thought about sub letting your paddock with another youngster, or sharing another paddock, I have a youngster and am thinking of finding another youngster owner to share our paddock as this will help my boy from keeping bored. if nothing else it will half your field rent.
 
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