Should I loan my mare?

[ArchiesGirl]

Hi,

So I'm in my A levels and with all the studying, I'm finding it hard to get to the yard every day and give my mare a proper ride. Sharing/Loaning is an option - it would help pay bills and also could mean that she would be ridden by someone who may be a dressage wiz, whereas I'm a show jumping beanie, and my schooling isn't exactly perfect!

Sounds idea, but I have one problem.

My mare's an ISH, but very thoroughbreddy. When she jumps, she'd just get faster and faster, and I'm worried that having another rider on her would put me at risk, especially if that other rider wound her up, fell off and then sued us etc.

Does anyone have any tips on what to do? Would having a contract stating what the rider can and can't do a good idea, so that if it did come to an accident (heaven forbid) that we'd be protected?

Thanks in advance!

 

[asterope]

You absolutely could state in the contract that the other rider wasn't to jump your horse - that sounds like the most sensible route to go down if you do decide to loan.

 

[alice1234]

I think loaning would be a good idea, just have a written agreement (signed by you and loaner) saying that the loaner cannot jump your horse. Or you could assess the loaner to see if you think they are capable enough to jump, and if they do jump just make sure the loan agreement states that you are not responsible for any accidents. There are some loan agreement things you can print out from the BHS website!