likelihood of finding a sharer for an older boy?

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I currently have my older boy on full loan to someone although he is kept at the same yard as our other two horses.
Loaner is off to uni next month so I need to decide if I'm going to look for another rider for him.

He's a 22yo 16.2 warmblood who can no longer jump due to a tendon injury. He 'jumps' (canters over) the odd 60cm course but I dont want him to over-do things and re-injure himself. He can be a little bit spooky but is generally safe and sane, and can be hacked alone on the buckle. He does get a little over-excited cantering in company and jumping but he's never taken hold and run off.

I'm thinking about looking for someone to ride him twice a week, mostly hacking with a bit of flatwork and the odd small jump. There would also be the opportunity to go to local shows/hacks/fun rides.
Am I likely to find someone who'd be interested?

At the moment I'm not asking for a contribution but I'm wondering if that would make people more likely to commit..
The main thing is that he's kept active and looked after.
 
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I can't see why not.
It sounds like a good opportunity for someone who is wondering if ownership is for them, or wanting to build some experience before buying their own. You will be on hand to help with stable management and on accompanied hacks, if they want that. The only drawback imo is that the arrangement might not last long-term, if the sharer is ready to move on.
Or possibly a mum with some spare hours during school hours who can't commit the time to her own horse might be interested and that could be longer term.
 
I got back into riding two years ago after a twenty something year break. If I had met you and the horse then I would have been more than happy :) You will find a happy hacker no problem just make sure they can sit a silly spook and tell him to stop being a silly ****** rather than let him get away with it!

I have a sharer for my horse. She is 100% perfect for him but couldn't afford to contribute but for me that was never an issue. She is a godsend so sometimes asking for money isn't the best option x
 
I think he sounds perfect! This is exactly what I wanted when I looked for a share horse. I fit into the older rider/longer term category though, and have no interest in jumping. I would advertise and ask for a contribution. Sometimes people value things less if they are free.
 
awesome, thanks guys. :)

I'll ask around the yard and see there's anyone looking for a share before I advertise.

Eta: what would be the going rate for two days?
 
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£10 a week? That's a lot cheaper than a riding lesson a week, but enough to pay for the horse's shoeing.

I loaned a 20 year old mare as my first horse and paid £20 a week for 4-5 days. It was great, she taught me lots and her owner was around to help, it was a great way to get into horse ownership and after 5 years I bought my own.
 
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