loaning my mare out??

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I'm seriously thinking of putting my mare out on loan to a family that will enjoy her, as she is only 13.1hh but loves her work me being 5'10" can't really ride her properly, so am seriously thinking bout doing this once i've got her sound again, am getting another vet out next week to assess her situation before i do anything, it's just I know how much she enjoys her work and would really like to see her have lots of fun with children at shows etc...i could prob only do in hands with her, she drives also she's a great little pony, I would not sell her, but would vet the new family and obtain some references - if these are good but how do you know if they are genuine??

I just want her to be happy and enjoy her life with someone that could do soo much more than I can give her, I can ride her as i'm light enough but look rediculous on her.

Can anyone give me any thoughts or suggestions to this please? (i'm thick skinned, but still sensitive) LOL
 
Well if you are going to loan her, then I would suggest you stay in control to make sure some nutter doesn't swoop her up...i.e make a contract that states at any time if you are not happy with her care than you can have her back!! (anyone else reading this, is this acceptable?)

That's what I would want to do. Also is she kept at livery yard? As you can state they are to stay at same yard, which would be ideal as that way you can check on her all the time - also what about a part loan? so someone has her for the majority of the time and you do her a few days. Again this way you can keep an eye on her. So it's really upto you and how you want it to work.

I would however make sure you have a proper contract (as mentioned above) as this is the crucial point.
As with finding someone genuine, I am afraid sometimes it really is a case of going on gut instinct with someone, but as they don't always turn out right the contract should keep you safe.xxx Goodluck.
 
Sorry to hear she's still lame, hope the 2nd opinion will throw up something that can be treated. It sounds a tricky one because I can feel you don't really want to let go, which is quite understandable. Also as someone here regularly says on this type of post: do horses really 'miss' competing at shows etc? If you still can and do enjoy riding her anyway, why not, it's not as if you're too heavy for her?

I suppose you could always look for a child rider to share with you who could do all the extra things you can't - is there any smaller but good child rider where you work whom you think might be interested/do your pony justice? With sensible horsey type parents? You could then keep her at your yard, be able to keep tabs on her, teach said child 'your methods' for everything and thus be far more relaxed about sharing as you'd be in charge and in regular contact.
 
Oh i would defo get contract drawn up I'll use the BHS one, and have it properly witnessed etc..
She could stay at present yard it's got such great facilities and she seems so happy there but I would think it's quite alot for someone to pay...I manage on a really low wage she never goes without!
If poss yes I'd like her to stay at yard but if the right person found that I would think about her moving...I tend to use my gut instincts with alot of things and it's never really failed me esp when it comes to my horses!

Thanks for the advice.
 
i've just loaned out my tb, made a contract that we both signed. he is close enough that i can pop in whenever i want. he has copd and it's benificial that he is kept in work so this is why i loaned him out.
you could advertise through pony club, that way there is a network of people that could keep an eye on her.
what i have found really good is facebook. if the person you end up loaning to is on it you can get a feel of what they are like from their homepage (before you pick them as a loanee)and also keep an eye on your horse through it,(after they have taken her on) ie ask them to put pictures up, let you know how they are getting on etc.
 
I have thought about getting a child sharer yes, I would interfere too much (something i'm apparently bad for) as the person wouldn't do ythings my way...i'm silly like this...it's never done properly if it's not your way...LOL

I want to fully loan her out as then when the time right and I've healed my heart slightly then I want to get another horse, but am thinking of re-homing an ex-racehorse I've done soo much research about it and I do have the experience to take one on and i want something bigger for my long legs LOL...or I would loan with view to buy...it's going to be a HUGE thing for me to eventually move on with the horse searching thing as I didn't think I would have to do this just yet but I also dont want to be sat around moping about my loss as Mery's i'm sure would have wanted me to be happy again...(we had the bestest bond ever) something I knew will take a while in next horse but I do want to give another horse a good loving lifetime home, it's not going to be till about spring time I wouldn't have thought as I need to get Moo sorted first but really don't want to keep 2 anymore and without sounding selfish I want something that I can get on and do things with and enjoy again!! but thats not to say I dont enjoy moo moo as I do love her to bits.

Just thinking longterm thats all, I'd have her back in a shot if needed to
xx

Sorry it's all abit long just need to know that I would be doing the right thing really...for both of us
 
Well, I think it's lovely how you care for you little mare. I am sure you will find the right home, as you seem like you are prepared to wait for the right home, as opossed to getting any old one.

And, goodluck with your racehorse venture - Good for you that you want to rehome something that would otherwise end up for slaughter. I am sure it will all work out, just be prepared for everything and try and get some word of mouth out for your mare. As long as you cover your back with the contract and keep a close eye on her, then all should be good. I thought the facebook idea from the other poster was fab. You can facebook stalk them... lol

xxx
 
yes I would only let her have the best people for her...and whilst I could get any horse for me I'd like to rehome the Tb's as like you say they would end up for meat and the thought of that is just awful it would have the bestest home ever I look after my horses so well I go without at times so they have what they want/need, I want to get her sound before I even think about putting word of mouth out wouldn't let her go whilst she's lame but if the right people come along whilst she's still recovering and would want her to do ground work with and play with her and get to know each other then I would consider this as long as they knew the prognosis, but I am waiting really about this from vet next week...if she doesn't look like she'll become sound then I would have to seriously think about other options for her...in her own interests not mine! either PTS if she is going to suffer or be a field companion but would need stabling in winter for sure!! she's such a sweetie of a mare and full of character!!
 
When you find the right people to loan your mare, you can ask for vet and farrier refs, and ideally instructor refs as well. It would also be a good idea to get proof of identity and proof of address for the loanees as well. I gave Ella's owner a copy of my passport and my council tax bill, so she knew who i was and where i actually lived!
 
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