My horse is going out on loan have i done everything?

[welshied]

He is going this week, i have a contarct completed went to see the yard, got written references, have address of home and yard and am going to go and check on him on a monthly basis i am also keeping his passport. Have i made this as secure as i can?

 

[AandK]

sounds like you have everything covered.
the only thing i wouldn't do, and haven't done when i have loaned my mare out, is keep the passport. it is not proof of ownership and must remain with the horse it relates too.
hope it all goes well!

 

[chris888]

its always a hard choice to make but sometimes it has to be done .you seem to have done everything possible just ask the person you are putting the horse on loan to just to send regular emails on how shes getting on and the occasional pic..good luck

 

[Hedwards]

Yep, this sounds like its pretty much covered. I have a horse on loan, the owner did keep hold of the passport to begin with (1st 3 months) and then when his vaccs were due passed it to me, think this was just for her peace of mind.

A couple of things i would suggest that might be helpful are an ittinery of everything that you will be sending with this horse (assuming you are) like rugs, tack etc. my horses owner did this, which helped no end, as i had only recently lost a horse so have loads of stuff myself, i now know everything that belongs to loan horse and everything that is mine wont be confused whenever he goes back. also might be worth creating a list of dates when he needs things doing ie. when are his shoes due next and then how often, date his teeth/back need to be checked, and when his vaccinations are due.

 

[OWLIE185]

Make sure that the contract has been checked out by a solicitor so that it is enforcable in a court of law.

Keep a copy of the passport, driving licence and utility bill of the person loaning the horse so that you know who they really are and what their permanent address is. People have loaned their horses to people that seem very plausable only to find that the horse and person loaning it have dissapeared.`

 

[Twinkletoes]

I hope it works out. My lovely gelding is out on loan for his third year running, luckily still to family friends.

Make a detailed itinerary.
No matter how well you think you know/trust the people, ask to meet them at their home if the horse is kept at livery, may initially seem a little obtrusive but gave me great peace of mind lol.
I used a BHS contract, and added several of my own clauses, and then had it endorsed by a solicitor. I know none of this can Guaruntee the safety and welfare of your horse but it all maximises the chances of things working out. Good luck !