renting grazing

[Christmas_Kate]

I am off to look at a pony for the kids this week (yay, OH has finally given me the go-ahead!). Only problem is that until I pass my driving test and can keep it at the yard I'm gonna have to convince a farmer to let me rent grazing in the village.
What's the going rate? This pony is quite liable to getting overweight, so other than using a grazing muzzle i'm thinking if I strip grazed it it would be easier. I would be looking at probably renting 1/2 to 1 acre at a time.

 

[AliJo]

I would find out first if the farmer is going to definately rent you some land before deciding on buying the pony. You may not get a choice of how big the field is and you usually have to pay for the whole field, not just part of it. Good Luck though, its so exciting buying a new pony.

 

[pottamus]

I have 2 and a half acres, but no access to water and pay £600 per year. I have to pay for the cost of maintaining hedges, harrow, spray etc on top of that. I think that is a good deal for me because I can see my horse from my house window.

 

[Ecila]

I pay about £200 a quarter but with no maintanence apart from clearing poo and cleaning my trough!

 

[Christmas_Kate]

I have the option of livery, which would be much cheaper, and would be loaning. Having thought about this I think livery would be the best option to give the pony company. It would mean the kids could only ride a couple of times a week until christmas, but the pony I've seen looks fab, so it might be worth the wait.

 

[alfirules]

i pay £44 a month for 9 acres, a barn with stbles and running water.

 

[riotgirl]

I pay about £350 a year (thanks to lovely next door neighbour).

 

[mcavity]

I pay £200 a month 34 acres, 4 stables, barn and running water