Part Loaning - Am I expecting too much?

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Everyone who has replied to my ad has basically said they are happy to ride but don't want to contribute.

Am I out of touch?

In the past I have always expected a contribution for part-loaning.

I am not asking for mega bucks but enough to cover the costs of feeding, bedding etc plus half his shoes (shod in front only so cheap).

What do you either pay or charge people to part-loan?

Thanks,
 
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I have never heard of part loaners not paying their way
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If I was the loaner or loanee , I would expect to pay half of all costs associated with the horse !
 
I think much depends on what deal the part-time rider is getting, and what your reasons are for the part-loan.

I use to ride a friend's horse and didn't contribute financially, because the friend was getting as much benefit out of the situation as me. She needed the horse exercised more often than she could manage herself and I didn't have a horse of my own that was rideable at the time.

However, I could only ride on the days she specified - if I was making a financial contribution then I would expect more say in which days I could ride and perhaps have an opportunity to compete etc, making the situation a bit more like having my own horse, rather than just exercising it at the owner's say-so, if you see what I mean.
 
I agree with TGM - I used to have a lady share my horse - she rode and cared for him 4 days a week while I was at college and I had a nice fit horse for competing at weekends and didn't have to worry about him being looked after
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It worked really well. generally though, I think sharers would expect to make a financial contribution as well as some stable duties.
 
Thanks everyone - exercise is not the problem.

I am happy for days to be flexible and am even happy for someone to take him for both days at the weekend.

Someone is potentially going to be making use of a very easy horse who is lots of fun and I suppose I have been a bit put out by people wanting to drop two teenage girls off to share him all day
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(Er... either go to a riding school or find yourself a childminder!
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) and people who want a free ride
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it takes a while to find someone, i had such numpties who come pull your horse around like hell cant ride for sh*t then say - your horse isnt very nice is he?!!! however i have someone who i found on here who is just super and has even helped with my horse when i cant get up. A good sharer is a total life send so good luck!
 
Agree with the above. I have Zoomy on loan and have her 24/7 bar 4 weekends a year when her owner competes.

I don't pay for anything as I look after her and keep her competition fit.

However, I have a sharer for Monty who pays to ride. She is not expected to do any chores at all and he is only a happy hacker so doesn't have to keep him fit.
 
Thanks - I had an amazing loaner with Jack and it did take a while to find her and so I suppose I compare everyone to her
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Depends on the situation really!

I can see it from a few different angles, but on the assuption you are pretty flexible and treating aren't treating the loaner as an unpaid groom then there is no reason not to expect a contribution.

My last person who had full acees to hacking my horse whenever she wanted, no stable chores just paid £50 a month to cover shoes.
 
Whether you expect a financial contribution or not really depends. I always had sharers who rode in exchange for helping out and this was far more valuable to me than money because they would help bring all of them in, etc.

A good place to look for sharers is Uni riding clubs as most people there are decent riders and often have had horses of their own and they have a bit of free time during the day. Students might not be able to pay though.
 
I had my pony on part loan many moons ago and the deal was the lass paid half of everything except insurance and vet bills.
She had my fella 3-4 days a week and could take him where ever she wanted.

I was lucky that the lass adored my horse and looked after him like I did, never over rode him, cared about his welfare and never let others ride him.

Finding a good loanee is very hard
 
I'm a sharer. Deal is 3 days per week (agreed on weekend for week ahead as we both work mad hours). Half cost of shoes when it's being done and £20 per week. Quite often been offered extra days as well which is a bonus for me. Also had very "straight" conversations about what I would do with horse at the outset. Essentially - hacking, schooling and occasional lessons (we have very good guest intructors).

Owner has another horse on the yard that she wants to concentrate on more and my horse can chunk up pretty fast in the summer, so we see each other quite a bit and often ride out together.

The arrangement works very well because it suits us both and neither of us have tried to change things about. I actually really like having the owner about as she's helped me a lot with understanding the horse and given lots of tips without being patronising! She's also really good at being hands off on my days and only offers the advice if I ask her. I also like to pay my way becuase I think it's much clearer for both sides. Yes it means I have some rights but it also means I have responsibilities and that's what I wanted.
 
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I have never heard of part loaners not paying their way
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If I was the loaner or loanee , I would expect to pay half of all costs associated with the horse !

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Ditto plus poss vet bills if horse is injured in my car
 
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