Best time to loan out ex eventer?

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I have planned to bring Jerry (ex event horse) back into work in march as thats when I would move him anyway so figured he might as well come in. I am not sure when would be best to advertsie him for loan, and where? Should I start straight away or leave it till later in the summer?

Also how would you word the ad? Never loaned anything out before so not really sure where to start!


Any help welcome!


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I would have him back in somewhat regular work before advertising for loan. If someone came along now and tried him he'd probably be a different ride to a horse that's fit and working! If he's an easy enough ride with no major quirks then you'll probably have quite a bit of response, especially during the summer months as that's when most people want to be riding.

You could advertise him on the internet, i.e. stabletalk, equine adverts, horse hunter, and in your local tack shop/horsey place with a notice board.

If you could provide some info i could try and put an ad together for you if you like, or PM if prefer. Also are you asking for a financial contribution?
 
Planned to do a few weeks hacking to get him going again, and see how he goes.

He is an 8yr old TBx gelding, dark bay/brown. 16.2hh

Retired from eventing after damaging the soft tissue in his front feet, he has had a year and 1/2 in the field and is now ready to enjoy himself in a hacking home. He is not a novice ride but well schooled and very brave! Bombproof in traffic and not joggy or silly but was quite sharp when fully eventing fit (think when he is just hacking he will be fine)

Im happy for him to live in or out and do a bit of schooling but dont want him jumped as worry he might end up reinjuring and it isnt worth the risk.

Here are some pics of him, not sure which sort to use for a loan ad...

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Definatly dont use any jump pictures or they may try and jump him, I would say after at least 6 weeks of hacknig so he will be fairly fit / as fit as he will get and you know how "sharp" he is good luck
 
oooh i love him lol...

would the person be able to compete in dressage/ do pleasure rides with him?
 
"Stunning 16.2hh ex-eventer available for loan.
Jerry is a dark bay 8 year old TBx who is available to a knowledgeable hacking home only. Jerry used to event when he was younger but damaged his front feet and, although it shouldn't cause any future problems, it has left him unable to take part in any strenuous work. Having said this he should be able to do some light schooling without a problem but he is no longer allowed to jump. Jerry is a very brave young man and extremely well schooled however is not a novice ride. He is absolutely bombproof in traffic and isn't joggy or silly but can be sharp at times which is why I would prefer an experienced home for him.
He is currently being brought back into work after having had some time off in the field.

Please contact ____ for more details. We are located in ____, Suffolk."

Hope that's of some good. Regarding pictures, i would definitely use the second one. The first and the third are stunning pictures as they show that he was an eventer but as you have stated he can't jump it might be a good idea of getting some of him being schooled or ridden in traffic? Just a thought.

ETA: just seen you added flatwork picture!
 
I do like the second and third pictures of the ones you've just posted. The second is the clearest and shows him in competition atmosphere and the third I think shows his movement better. He's gorgeous!
 
My mare is out on loan as a hack... this was her advert:
Beautiful 15hh,10yo, dark bay mare for long term loan.
Suitable for hacking and light schooling.
Excellent in the heaviest of traffic- cows, tractors, buses etc!
Hacks alone and in company, never gets strong. Never bucks/rears/bolts.
Forward going but safe.
Rider must be maximum 9-10st.
Good to clip/catch/load. Currently having issues being shod due to recent bad experience, but I am very confident she will overcome this with time and patience.
Happy to live in or out, fine with other horses/ alone for short periods.
Looking for a kind and experienced home within approx 70 mile radius of Nottingham. To the best home only.

Had people queueing up for her, I explained about the lameness on the phone. Good luck
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