How to go about loaning my horse out?

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Due to time constraints and personal issues, I have decided to put my horse on loan. I have never done this before and I have some concerns. I would ideally like to have him on part loan or full loan but he wouldn't be able to move yards.

I have concerns as he is a youngster and would need a confident and experienced horse person. When ridden he is a star and very willing to try, but on the ground he can be a handful and will test everyone/thing he can. He can be quite nasty when you first get to know him because of this, but when he works out who's boss he's a love.

Because of this I would like some advice on how to write an advert for him. Can anyone message me to help me out?
 
Not got time to write an advert for you! But; First off be honest. It wont do anyone any favours if you arent.
Make sure you know in your mind what you want out of the relationship and stick to it even if you are getting desperate ie "experenced with youngstersr" then slips to "experienced but with schoolmaster for 3 months till he went lame".

Use a loan agreement eg BHS one, so both sides think about the practicalitiesd and it is written. Possibly not legally enforacble but helps in discussions if things go wrong.

Try and do it through friends and contacts or local riding club, hunt or pony club or instructors before going to Preloved etc.

Good luck. I had my first horse when I came back to riding through a loan and it was a great way for me to re-start - very thankful to the person who put him on loan.
 
coffeeandabagel said:
Not got time to write an advert for you! But; First off be honest. It wont do anyone any favours if you arent.
Make sure you know in your mind what you want out of the relationship and stick to it even if you are getting desperate ie "experenced with youngstersr" then slips to "experienced but with schoolmaster for 3 months till he went lame".

Use a loan agreement eg BHS one, so both sides think about the practicalitiesd and it is written. Possibly not legally enforacble but helps in discussions if things go wrong.

Try and do it through friends and contacts or local riding club, hunt or pony club or instructors before going to Preloved etc.

Good luck. I had my first horse when I came back to riding through a loan and it was a great way for me to re-start - very thankful to the person who put him on loan.
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Thankyou. I'm just a bit unsure how I should phrase what sort of horse person I am looking for?
 
coffeeandabagel said:
Read some and take the bits you like and add to yours simples. if you dont know then you maybe arent mentally ready to loan yet
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This doesn't make much sense? I'm asking advice on how to phrase/write an advert as I haven't had to write one before.. Little unsure how this means I'm not 'mentally ready' to loan him out?
 
Big difference between part loaning/ sharing and full loan. You may well struggle for a full loan that can't move yards (often the best full loaners have other horses already that for one reason or another aren't suitable to be ridden and people don't want horses in two locations)
Part loaners/ shares will only give you a small cash contribution (£20/30 a week is common) but will help greatly with time/ exercise.
I'd decide initially which one you really want as ads will be different.
It's easily possible to have 2 part loaners who'll do all the days/ exercise but you'll still find yourself having to contribute financially.

I'd write a good clear ad that describes your horse accurately, what he is now and what he will and won't do.
You (unfortunately) will get loads of dreamers (no matter what you write!) but either filter them out on the phone by asking about their previous experience or when they come up to see your horse by handing them a grooming kit and bridle. Amazing the number of 'experienced' people who didn't have a first clue how to put a simple snaffle bridle with running martingale on. I didn't let any of those that couldn't even ride.
 
Polos Mum said:
Big difference between part loaning/ sharing and full loan. You may well struggle for a full loan that can't move yards (often the best full loaners have other horses already that for one reason or another aren't suitable to be ridden and people don't want horses in two locations)
Part loaners/ shares will only give you a small cash contribution (£20/30 a week is common) but will help greatly with time/ exercise.
I'd decide initially which one you really want as ads will be different.
It's easily possible to have 2 part loaners who'll do all the days/ exercise but you'll still find yourself having to contribute financially.

I'd write a good clear ad that describes your horse accurately, what he is now and what he will and won't do.
You (unfortunately) will get loads of dreamers (no matter what you write!) but either filter them out on the phone by asking about their previous experience or when they come up to see your horse by handing them a grooming kit and bridle. Amazing the number of 'experienced' people who didn't have a first clue how to put a simple snaffle bridle with running martingale on. I didn't let any of those that couldn't even ride.
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Yes, I see what you mean about the full loan. But I like your idea of 2 part loaners.

It's more the time and exercise he needs as opposed to the financial constraints, so this shouldn't be a problem. Thankyou
 
Part loaners seem to attract even more dreamers (as the cost isn't that prohibative) but you have to kiss a lot of frogs as they say.

Word of mouth is often best, tell your YO, farrier, local PC, instructor etc. etc. notice boards in local tack shops, even local facebook groups. Preloved has also been good for me for sharers.

I wouldn't worry too much about the add as long as it's factually accruate regarding your horse, you'll have to judge people as you meet them. One lady I had for mine (I had 2 at one point after my son was born with 2 sharers each!) sounded unconfident on the phone but in reality rode very nicely, quiet and still and always underplayed her capabilities - just her personality I guess. I suspect a 'not novice ride' or 'only experienced people' might have put her off (even though she'd owner her own years before)
 
I have a horse on loan - the girl I have him off is lovely - but she had an agreement all drawn up with terms and conditions etc which we both signed and kept a copy of. She keeps in regular touch to check how we are getting on etc - I am in fact now buying him on installments off her as we are so happy together :)
I just wanted to tell you this as there are some horror stories about horses going out on loan - but to say that there are some loanees out there like me who are so grateful to be able to experience owning a horse in this way and it can work really really well :)
 
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