What makes the perfect loanee / sharer?

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Apologies if this one has already been asked- i looked back but couldn't see it. I have read through lots of loan / share horror stories that would put me off EVER loaning or sharing any horse or pony i had....but I haven't got one, and I'm the one looking to share !

So, please, what would the perfect loanee or sharer be like? Obviously loving, caring, committed to the well-being of the animal, etc, etc, but are there any specifics you'd want?

I am planning to look for a share at the end of the summer, and want to be as prepared as possible.
 
prepared to pay for things like insurance and prepared to give notice when they no longer require the horse. I think a lot of it boils down to the person loaner setting out the rules from day one and the loanee sticking to them. I would defo recommend having a contract and going through as many scenarios as you can think of. Things like who will pay for vaccinations, vet bills, what happens if the horse needs urgent surgery, how the horse should be kept, any special needs ie. lami. What work the loaner is happy for the horse to do etc etc etc.... good luck!!
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Most of it you have covered from what I would want form a loanee.

what would be on my list is:
* caring person who takes great deal of attention to the horse
* an honest person who will tell you what is going on even if its bad news
* someone who is happy for you to appear whenever you want to have a look at the horse and isnt at all bothered/doesnt get upset by it
* they must have good knowledge of horse ownership
* they must have good riding skills etc if the horse is going out on a riding loan
* competant
* have good access to trainers etc for help should they need it
* ability to pay for accidents should anything awful happen eg vets bill, repairs/repurchase of tack, rugs etc
 
Can't comment about sharing but when I've loaned horses before (moved them to my yard) I have....

1) Given the owner unrestricted access to the horse at any time without notice.
2) Given prior notification of any comps I was doing just in case they wanted to come along and watch.
3) Sent regular updates on the horse via email including pictures.
4) Looked after the horse as if it was my own.
5) Notified owner immediately of any injury or illness no matter how minor.

Never had any complaints
 
COMMITMENT
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to me is most important to me. Then it's what everbody says, but if they can't be bother to turn up and do the horse on the crappist day out and do the jobs required. IOM it's a waste a space.
I had a few helpers and it takes me a long time to find right one and i'm not going to put my horses through with folk who can 't be bothered, BUT when i do get right one there brilliant and as rare as 'rocky horse sh1t' and hopefully i look after them well aswell.
you'll know almost straight away if it's going to work or not and if any doubt walk away
 
I have 4 on loan, which I keep at my own yard. I agree with everything 4faulter says. I have insurance, pay all vet bills,shoes,feed, everything, as if it were my own. I keep very regular contact with all the owners, lots of pics too, and allow them any access they want, even without notice, I am looking for another if anyone knows of 1.
 
i was a sharer and loaner for years, initially start spendingthe time with the horse and owner to bond with all concerned. never ever commit to turning up and having a doubt that you might not that day. stick to their routine. make heaps of fuss. only feed the treats allowed. never ride beyond your capabilities. take advice. get insured. contribute where possible to the smallest things, it makes the biggest gesture. groom thoroughly. dont let your friends ride him or her. mention any concerns as soon as you see them, dont worry if they were your fault, honesty is best policy. clean tack. offer extra care if owner needs a break / hol / work commitments. go the extra mile.
 
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