sharing my yard

[candrews]

This is my first day so apologies for posting all my horsey questions in one go. Still considering how to manage my too energetic mare and wondered whether anyone has any experience of sharing a yard owned by another person when there are just two of you. ie. I have two stables, one ID/TB mare who might like some company (and might calm her down) but the stables and land are at my home. I would like someone to rent the other stable so that i have someone to ride out with sometimes and to help out during holidays etc (i.e so I can help him/her and visa versa) Am worried about loosing privacy and what would happen if the person sharing turns out to be unpleasant or their horse a bully.

Any thoughts?

 

[catherinep]

I have done it both ways - had my horses at a private home for 20 years and it worked v well and then had 2 people renting from me when I had a little yard - less successful, to be honest! Be really careful and take your time to choose someone whom you (and your horse!) can get along with - maybe another mare is preferable than a gelding???

Would also strongly recommend a "contract" - between you and your renting person - the BHS web site does a very good one that you can adapt to suit your circumstances. Put the word out to your feed merchant/farrier - they are always good people to ask for personal recommendations and will know if the person pays their bills on time/takes care of their horses etc etc.

And make sure that the person is insured/horse insured in case someone gets kicked/usual nonsense etc. and agree a notice period in case things don't work out or if you want to restrict turnout etc etc. or hours of access to 7am-7pm etc

Sounds complicated, but it can work brilliantly and everyone helps each other etc, but make sure that, if you're not happy, you can ask them to go....

Good luck!

Catherine

 

[Fleur100]

It really depends on the type of person you are. If you are fairly easy going then a share would be successful. If you are the type of person where other's habits drive you nuts then you are going to have problems.

I echo Catherine that the 'right' person is so important. I currently share my yard with a couple of liveries that are as easy going as me and it works great. I found them through recommendations rather than advertising. We dont have a contract but the rules of the yard are simple. We have a worming plan, all horses have to be innoculated and in an emergency I have the authority to call their vet.

Good luck.

 

[candrews]

Thanks - all really good advice.

 

[SusieJane]

As I've posted before ~ I have a livery. She was perfect, tidy, paid on time, helpful ~ but left to go and have free livery (for exchange of working on farm) but had mental breakdown, so I invited her back FOC

Now she pays nothing, is untidy, unhelpful, won't stick to rules and is hopefully going end of this month.

I enjoy the company, but not the hassle

Anyone looking for livery... PM me !

 

[Hornby]

As others have said choose carefully and also remember that your mare may become very attached to her companion so that this becomes a problem (never has for my horses but be aware). Good luck

 

[samsaccount]

GET A CONTRACT!!!
That is my best advice, i stable my boy at home and one horse is owned by someone who stables with me. And i am in a bit of a situation and have been for quite some while, and regret not having an initial contract so that is all i can suggest, along side all the other advice everyone has already said.

 

[candrews]

Hi - can i just ask you if you got insurance as a provider of stabling for someone else's horse? Ta

 

[Breezesbenefactor]

Go along with the lady who said contract better still make it a deed. I think if there isn't one in place it falls to a simple contract (Quazer) however with land which I am not an expert if you have a tenant then they can form rights by way of covenants so make sure you have a time clause in anything you agree.