putting my boy up for loan

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putting my boy up for loan tonight as to be honest I'm struggling, OH taken pay cut, I'm no longer working, only have car 2 days a week 2 kids all ready and my pregnancy isn't going that well at moment(sickness and tired 24/7) that my boy isn't getting the attention he deserves so I've decided to loan him out but the idea scares me after seeing all the horses missing on loan. an anyone tell me where to get a good contract? whats do and don'ts??
 
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The BHS has a contract on its site. I would say make sure you vet the loanee too and take references. Good luck x

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I was hoping to loan before buying but struggled to find anyone - even with adverts up in local tacks shops etc - but my problem is probably my level of experience.

Anyway, I would have been very happy for the owner to 'interview' me, contact my employer, riding school instructor etc Anything to reassure them that I was who/what I said I was ... So, if I was you I would go for as much reassurance that you need - a genuine loanee should not be at all offended.

Good luck

Holly B
 
I was just thinking this am hadn't heard from you in ages, like the others the BHS contract is a good one I have used in previously and get reference's and yes word of mouth is a great way to get someone.

Sorry to hear also that your having a tough time with your pregnancy sweet can you loan him to stay where he is so you can still pop in and see him?

I wish you luck hun try and get your feet up for a while too and relax..easier said than done though aye??

xx
 
I have sucessfully loaned a couple of horses and it is fine so long as you follow some simple rules. Most I'm sure are obvious.

Best to try word of mouth first, if you place an add make sure you get some references.

Always get the people try him in all situations to make sure they can cope.

Never loan to anyone who has no previous experience of owning horses.

Go and check out the place where they are going to live, try to have a chat with the owner/other liveries to get a feel for the place.
Have a water tight contract including all the expectations you have of them as carers for the horse and include the right to visit your horse and remove without notice if you are unhappy with the standard of care.
The BHS do a standard contract and can offer loads of advice.

They will need his passport but make sure you keep a photocopy.
Finally if he isn't have him microchipped and keep all the details with you!

If it is lack of time and funds maybe best to try finding someone who will keep him at your existing yard first.
There are plently of experienced people out there who don't have the funds to fork out the rediculous prices we have to pay these days for a decent horse.

good luck.
 
do they have to have his passport? rather hold on to it. I dont think yard owner would let him stay at yard shes funny about share's and loaners.

Kezz not been on as ive been so busy there just isnt enough time in day, my sons just turned 1 has ear infection in bth ears and cold. my daughters being a brat at mo and im running here there and every where
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but nah not easy taking it easy lol

i will vet peoples place and ill probably have most questions! whats standard time frame? 6 months with a renew?? i feel so stupid asking lol
 
oh dear poor you hope your son is better soon

Yeah reckon 6mths view a review after that is good idea and you can always do random spot checks on him in his new home too?

Fingers crossed you manage to find someone soon
 
Echo everyone's advice. But you must make sure you have somewhere for him to come back to, incase the loaner no longer wants him or you have to get him back at short notice. In the contract it will state that the loaner must give you 1 month's notice, but in reality would you want to leave him with someone who didn't want him anymore? In my case, the loaner said she was thrilled with my horse and wanted to keep her forever, 10 days later she emailed me to say she wanted her gone asap. Luckily, friends helped me out and she is now back with me and will never be loaned out again, as in fact the loaner broked nearly every condition of the agreement. However, it can work - and I hope it does in your case.
 
If it makes you feel better I was looking for a loan horse about 6 months ago, I found the perfect horse and soon became friends with the owner, however before I was able to loan her:

I rode her 12 times (We hacked out together and I went out on my own)
She got references with the lady I shared with
She visited the yard twice, once to look around and a second time to talk to the YO and the lady I had shared with

We had the BHS contract which she had modified to suit our agreements, I believe that if you want a horse enough and believe you have the dedication to look after one, you should also be willing to go through a lengthy "vetting" process yourself!

(She knew all about me though because she lived next door to my best friend and had seen me countless times before riding a variety of horses)
 
Passport should go with the horse, must travel with him and stay with him, techincally it would go with the YO whereever he went to, in practise most loanees have it, if your worried take a photo copy of it maybe. Trying to think If I know anyone looking in Kent but I cant think of anyone at the min
 
all good advice-one thing a lady did at our yard when looking for sharers for her horse was (after talking on the phone) was to request that they had a lesson on her horse with the YO who also teaches. YO knows the horse very well so was able to advice and assess, potential loanee had the opportunity to really put the horse through his paces but feel comfortable that they also being looked after.
 
Ensure that you both Freezemark (on it's shoulder so that it can be seen while ridden) and Micro-chip your horse before it goes on loan.

Also ask to see the original copy of the passport, driving licence, rates bill and electricity bill of the person loaning the horse and photocopy them.

The BHS loan agreament once modified to your own requirements should be checked by a specialist equine solicitor before two copies are signed and dated by each party and retained by each of them.
 
I've just loaned out one of my mares and only did it as it was a word of mouth recommendation. I wouldnt trust a total stranger no matter how good the loan agreement was on paper. Too easy for people and horses to disappear.
 
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