what shall I do with my horse?

[angela_l_b]

I thought I had sold my 5 year old - but I was very reluctant as I think he will be a gorgeous horse for the future. The sale has fallen through and now i don't know what to do. I won't have time or the money to keep two horses as I am pregnant, work fulltime and at some point am going to have to stop riding - i struggle to do both at the moment, and this is before I start to get bigger.

I don't know whether to loan him out for a year / 18 months or to sell him. Is it possible to find a loan home that will bring him on, or at least not let him slip backwards and get bad habits? I stopped showing him to people for sale after I thought he was sold, and the thought of re-advertising him and the hassle of selling is putting me off!

Any thoughts welcome. Thanks.

 

[vieshot]

What is he? Whats he done etc?

 

[angela_l_b]

He's a Holstein, 16hh (or a touch below), rose grey, not much competition experience but will do a prelim dressage test and clear round showjumping. Never refuses, has done XC, schools really nicely. Hacks, no vices, very good stable manners. I don't want this to sound like advertising - I just want advice! But of course do contact me if you have any ideas for his future.

 

[dixie]

Loaning sounds like a good option but you'll have to be careful as to who has him,

I have a similar horse on loan and in the past 12m with me he has been out competing, regularly placed in dressage and showjumped Br Novice etc. He hadn't been to any shows before I got him although a few clinics. He is now due to go back as I'm moving abroad & feel that we have both done quite well out of the deal. They've had experience put on their horse and I had fun doing it.

On the other side of the coin I have another horse who I've tried loaning out and its been a nightmare both times. The last one I took him back as she lied to me about having ajob and I heard she had been galloping him and jumping him in a tiny arena when she was told that no jumping was allowed.

 

[CPW]

I'll have him on loan!! He sounds lovely.

It is a difficult one. Might be an idea to advertise on loan with a view to buy - you might attract more serious individuals as you obviously need the horse sold.

I am suprised tho as he sounds very nice and at a competitive price I am surprised you can't get someone to snap him up pretty quickly - although I can appreciate the hassle of advertising etc.

I hope you find a lovely home for him!