Sharer/part loan advice

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Hi

I'm considering getting someone to part loan or share (not sure what the actual difference is tbh) one of my horses, as he's 17 & is now limited to a quieter kind of life, I'm thinking of the following

He'd stay on the current yard & I'd retain control of feeding/turnout/regime
Person would be able to ride him as much as they wanted (obs within reason due to age & issues)

Would you charge someone for that? (If so, roughly what?)
Does it sound reasonable/appealing?

Any other suggestions or thoughts?

Thank you 😄
 
What, if any, chores would you be looking for them to do?

If you're going to be taking care of they day-to-day mucking out, feeding, to/bi, etc., and all they have to do is ride, the most common rate seems to be around £10/day, although you may want to adjust up or down a little, depending on his abilities/restrictions.

If they're going to be doing all the daily care (although obviously under your control), I'd say charge them the cost of shoes/a bit of extra feed. Maybe start off charging them the £10/day to check commitment level, and then switch down if they prove to be trustworthy and reliable?
 
How much is he able to do? I think charging depends on how restricted they will be and what chores you are asking to be done. It also depends why you are doing it do you need the money or is it more for someone to love your boy and keep him ticking over?
 
Other than the usual pre & post exercise chores, tbh I wouldn't expect them to do anything really, (he lives out 365 anyway - even when he was fully clipped & hunting every week)

Really I just want him to be ridden as he used to be my number 1 horse & while he does need a quieter life, he's not ready to be a field ornament, & as I've got 2 others in work I only ride him as & when. It just seems a shame for him to do nothing when there isn't anything seriously wrong with him (old age stiffness etc) but he isn't going to stand up to the kind of hunting he (& I ) enjoy!
 
Half the livery for the month, maybe? Depends how much they're doing with the horse, if a lot then maybe just ask sharer to pay the entire livery. Or could pay farrier, vet bills e.t.c for you.
 
Webble, he'd be ok doing prelim dressage (maybe novice but he's not the best at dressage) fun rides/farm rides at a leisurely pace with the odd pop over this & that, he's fine to hack out, general schooling etc,

He can't deal with hard ground very well, or lots of jumping, so endless trotting down the road would be out, as would bashing him around the unaffil SJ circuit, but he'd be fine just pottering about doing some schooling & hacking & the odd bit of jumping

I used to event him (only to PN) & hunt him (he was a mega hunter) but he's an all or nothing hunter, & will make it very clear about what he thinks of waiting about at the back,
 
Shoes & insurance sounds like a good idea.... Depending on how often they rode? Would be roughly £30/ week? Sounds a lot?

Tbh it's not about the money, but i think I'd feel the person was more committed if they were making a regular payment, otherwise I could just get friends to ride him if they were at a loose end, but I'd like him to feel he was someone's no1, if that makes sense?
 
Hiya,

I ride for someoone in a similar situation to you. The horse I ride is 20 and used to be the owners first horse. She now has two others both under six who she focuses on. I muck out and groom when I ride but don't pay anything. The horse can be a bit strong (you wouldn't think he was 20!) and she has to be careful who rides him so maybe thats different for you. It probably depends on why you need someone.

Best of luck.
 
He sounds lovely. Why not see who you get and what they are like and maybe ask for shoe money plus the odd bag of feed. From what you have said the right person who will look after him on his stiff days and be understanding is the important thing
 
Thanks everyone!

I think he's very easy, but I'm told he's not! (he's just clever & takes the mick when other people haven't kept him focused)

I'll put an advert together & see if I find anyone suitable!
 
I did this for a summer whilst my horse was out of action. I was only asked to pay for shoeing (no livery costs as the horse was kept at home - theirs).

But essentially the horse was mine to do with as I pleased, more or less. She was also out 24/7 as it was the summer.

I did, however, muck in with general yard chores etc.
 
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