Looking for Grazing - should I write to owners?

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After many unsuccessful phone calls, I am thinking I should write a letter to farmers/land owners asking if they would consider renting out any land. Do you think this is a good idea? Or should I go face-to-face?

In the letter - what should I say/include etc..?
 
I'm doing both.. I need additional grazing, got my horses at home in the middle of nowhere..
 
Yes I think it's a good idea. Introduce yourself in the letter and explain you didn't want to intrude by door knocking, but would they kindly consider renting a paddock or could they recommend someone locally or pass your number on? That's the way I have gone about it in the past, just be very polite ;) Good luck
 
Or you could put a notice in local shop/post office/ farm supplies shops. That's how I found my current field. Also check out land for rent/ sale on Rightmove.

Where are you as someone on here may know of something available?
 
YasandCrystal said:
Introduce yourself in the letter and explain you didn't want to intrude by door knocking, but would they kindly consider renting a paddock or could they recommend someone locally or pass your number on?
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I think this is a really good way to put it.
Writing to them also gives them a chance to think about it rather than feeling a bit pressured to give you an instant response.
 
I did and it worked!
There was s lovely empty fiend next to the livery yard, with its own stables.
It had been unused for 4 years.
I wrote s polite letter telling them about myself and what I would use the field for.
They were very keen for it to get used.
I've had it 3 years now and looking to gone for a long time!
I pay a good price and its great to have this extra facility, (im still based on the main yard)

Go for it, you have nothing to lose.
 
Defiantly! If you don't ask you don't get!
And farmers/private land owners will rent out much cheaper than a livery yard!
I've found in the past that private non-horsey land owners like having horses to "look at" and keeping the paddocks short for them! (Just keep them tidy and well poo picked!)
Good luck! :)
 
Definately a good idea to write, if you ring you could catch them at a bad moment - tea etc so they just say no because of the timing, however if you write it gives them more time to think about it - good luck:D
 
Thank-you!!

I'm now starting to write out a letter - although I constantly deleting and editing it, so may take me a day or two to be completely happy with it.

For everyone who has sent out a letter - did you sent it to anyone who you know has land and also the people who you think own it?

And what did you include in the letter?

I'm in North Devon
 
My friend and I are looking for grazing to rent and in our area there are acres of unused fields which in are our imagination our perfect with a good solid fence round it. Problem is, we havent got a clue who owns it. Asked around a couple of houses but always the butlers and gardeners who are in:rolleyes:

Is there a certain way you can find out who owns what land?
 
Yes! If you are writing, keep the letter short and to the point, rather than wordy. You are enquiring to see if they might consider renting xyz paddock or a small paddock etc for your horses. State how many and it might be worth mentioning how you would ensure you maintained the land in good order and maybe mention that you would be willing to contribute or pay for maintenance, such as harrowing, hedge cutting etc. Provide your contact details - address, phone and email and thank them for reading the letter and considering it.
Good luck - I have rented my paddock from a farmer for nearly 10 years now and knocked on his door to ask. He was pretty off hand and a bit difficult at first but soon came round to the idea when we discussed money!
 
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