Courbette
Well-Known Member
As others have said I'd be cautious due to the 12 month contact however once you have your feet in at a yard there are often other horses that come up through word of mouth once you known to owners. I am also viewing a share horse this week that I came across this way.
I have had a few loans and the best advice I can offer is the owner is important as the horse, especially if the horse may have soundness issues. Horses can and do change through schooling where owners don't! I'd also have a think about what you want to achieve with your loan. I had a wonderful horse that I also wasn't able to compete. At the start I wasn't too bothered as he was a lovely horse but as his schooling progressed my attitude towards competing changed. He then had soundness issues so I ended up walking away but it was a hard decision and can cause a lot of heart ache so I would definitely clarify why he can't jump or do circles. Good luck with your viewing : )
I have had a few loans and the best advice I can offer is the owner is important as the horse, especially if the horse may have soundness issues. Horses can and do change through schooling where owners don't! I'd also have a think about what you want to achieve with your loan. I had a wonderful horse that I also wasn't able to compete. At the start I wasn't too bothered as he was a lovely horse but as his schooling progressed my attitude towards competing changed. He then had soundness issues so I ended up walking away but it was a hard decision and can cause a lot of heart ache so I would definitely clarify why he can't jump or do circles. Good luck with your viewing : )