Putting a Horse on Loan

Hi, I have a 15.3hh slightly built TB mare (6 yo) who is currently being schooled. Once she's reached a certain level I will put her out on loan locally, as I don't want to sell her yet.

Question is, what should I charge the loaner & is there any legally I can do/get to protect me against them ruining/neglecting her or even selling her on!?
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Her idea home would be an ambitious teenager or light adult that could give her lots of work, affection & routine as she'd make a good riding horse. She is too slight for me otherwise I'd keep her & ride her.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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BHS website has a good loan contract that you can alter to suit your needs. I used it when Bob went on part loan in Jan and I shall use it again if I find someone else who wants him on part loan.

In fact, I think I still have their copy saved on the laptop. I shall have a rummage.........
 
First you have to decide if she stays at your yard or you will allow her to be moved.

If she is to be moved then loaners should really pay all of her upkeep, you shouldn't expect to charge them anything in addition on top though, that then becomes a lease. If she is to be moved then get references and check up on her regularly.

If she stays at your current yard it can sometimes be more tricky to find the right person, so you may need to compromise and cover some of the costs yourself. Advantage of having the horse under your nose is to make sure they don't ruin her though

From my POV though I wouldn't loan a horse that the owner wanted bringing on before selling. I would consider riding it but would expect the owner to fund everything.
 
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