What's a fair offer for grazing?

[Nudibranch]

We are moving house in 2 weeks and there's a lovely field adjoining the house. The ground is too hilly/stony for cutting hay but the farmer grazes cows and sheep. A new farmer is taking over the tenancy in autumn and OH knows him through a friend so we are hoping to move the horses over if we can persuade the farmer to rent us some land.

We haven't actually talked money yet so I was wondering what might be a sensible offer if we can catch him in a good mood?! We would fence off a section ourselves if need be (he's apparently not keen on horses) so I'm talking literally just grazing plus the corner of a barn for storing hay and feed. I was thinking maybe £80 a month is reasonable? That's £1000 a year... might that be enough to persuade him?!

 

[highlandponygirl]

thats about the going rate. shouldnt see it being a problem. its money everyone needs at the moment so would be surprised if they turned it down.

 

[BayLove]

I pay £50 a month for 3 acres just grazing with no storage so £80 sounds very fair to me.

 

[Pink_Lady]

Sorry, can't help on the figures side but work on the basis if you don't ask, you won't find out .... Good luck, hope it works out for you

 

[tinap]

£80 sounds good. I pay £40 per month for 3 acres, 2 stables, tack room & small barn but that would be per horse (only have 1 so works out cheap!) That was what the bloke asked for when I was cheeky enough to knock on his door & ask if I could rent it - I was willing to pay more so was very happy good luck xx

 

[indie999]

I paid £15 per week for a 2 acre field with running water. So that is good. A lot of farmers dont like horse people or horses! But like to sell us some hay!