Would this be appealing to anyone?

[Starzaan]

I have never offered a horse for share before and was wondering if I could run an idea past you lovely beautiful people to see if you think it would appeal to potential sharers.

I have a lovely 20yr old 16.2hh warmblood who is ready for a quieter life. He’s 100% in all ways, and the safest of hacks. Regularly ridden by a 7yr old girl off the lead. He was a grade A showjumper, hunted for a few seasons, and does a nice dressage test. He’s the ideal quiet all rounder for someone who wants to enjoy hacking around the beautiful Cotswold countryside, and wants a few lessons or to enjoy some low level riding club type competitions.

I would love to find someone who would like to ride him. I wouldn’t need any type of yard work done, but would want a financial contribution. This person could ride as much as they liked, and I would be happy to include some lessons in the package if that would appeal. (I’m an instructor)

Is this something that would appeal to people? We have good facilities - an indoor and an outdoor school, endless beautiful off-road hacking, and he’s really a lovely old boy!

 

[SussexbytheXmasTree]

I have never offered a horse for share before and was wondering if I could run an idea past you lovely beautiful people to see if you think it would appeal to potential sharers.

I have a lovely 20yr old 16.2hh warmblood who is ready for a quieter life. He’s 100% in all ways, and the safest of hacks. Regularly ridden by a 7yr old girl off the lead. He was a grade A showjumper, hunted for a few seasons, and does a nice dressage test. He’s the ideal quiet all rounder for someone who wants to enjoy hacking around the beautiful Cotswold countryside, and wants a few lessons or to enjoy some low level riding club type competitions.

I would love to find someone who would like to ride him. I wouldn’t need any type of yard work done, but would want a financial contribution. This person could ride as much as they liked, and I would be happy to include some lessons in the package if that would appeal. (I’m an instructor)

Is this something that would appeal to people? We have good facilities - an indoor and an outdoor school, endless beautiful off-road hacking, and he’s really a lovely old boy!

Yes he would appeal to a lot of people. I have a 25yr old who only hacks now and haven’t had any trouble finding people to ride him. I only ask for a £5 per ride donation towards shoes plus chores due to his limitations however I think I could have asked for more. One of his current riders is 24yrs and just likes hacking and the other is 62yrs and hacks him but also did her stage 1 and has lessons elsewhere and occasional hacks. She took a sabbatical last year to work with horses a bit and gain experience. A life long dream.

 

[Unicorn]

I wish I lived near you! That sounds like a wonderful and generous offer...it's certainly something that would appeal to me, and I would imagine quite a lot of other people too.

 

[dixie]

Sounds fabulous for someone. What’s not to like!

 

[doodle]

Sounds a perfect set up for someone.

 

[Pippity]

I'd have snapped your hand off a few years ago!

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

Sounds like exactly what I am looking for - perfect for a first share!

I would think you'd get lots of interest.

 

[COldNag]

I think you woud have no problem finding someone to share a horse like this. Lucky sharer!

 

[Laurac13]

I’m sure you will have lots of interest ? good luck

 

[bubblensqueak]

I have never offered a horse for share before and was wondering if I could run an idea past you lovely beautiful people to see if you think it would appeal to potential sharers.

I have a lovely 20yr old 16.2hh warmblood who is ready for a quieter life. He’s 100% in all ways, and the safest of hacks. Regularly ridden by a 7yr old girl off the lead. He was a grade A showjumper, hunted for a few seasons, and does a nice dressage test. He’s the ideal quiet all rounder for someone who wants to enjoy hacking around the beautiful Cotswold countryside, and wants a few lessons or to enjoy some low level riding club type competitions.

I would love to find someone who would like to ride him. I wouldn’t need any type of yard work done, but would want a financial contribution. This person could ride as much as they liked, and I would be happy to include some lessons in the package if that would appeal. (I’m an instructor)

Is this something that would appeal to people? We have good facilities - an indoor and an outdoor school, endless beautiful off-road hacking, and he’s really a lovely old boy!

where are you based?

 

[Starzaan]

where are you based?

I’m in Gloucestershire. ?

Thank you all! I’m glad to know this would be appealing. I’ve never had a sharer before and have always been lucky enough to have my own horses so it’s a new thing for me.

May I ask what sort of financial contribution you think would be appropriate for this setup?

 

[Dave's Mam]

Sounds wonderful.

 

[ester]

Of course

I didn't charge my sharer as it suited us so well, albeit she saved me £4 a week in bringing in charges. I wanted him hacked more in winter than I could manage with work and she had 2 afternoons free so mutual benefit.

 

[Nicnac]

A couple of older RC ladies who have lost their horses but are very experienced riders share horses. They didn't want to buy a new horse at their time of life (70's) but want to continue hacking and doing some low level dressage/jumping. They pay 50% of costs as the horses are kept on full livery.

 

[Not_so_brave_anymore]

This sounds like an actual dream. I personally would pay £30 a week to ride two-three times without doing chores, especially if one of those rides was a lesson, say once a fortnight or even once a month.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Absolutely! In fact erm.....
When you have arranged details maybe let me know?
Im currently helping my daughter with hers who’s being it of a toad but if she takes him back a share is something I’d considered after retiring my pony recently

 

[Starzaan]

Absolutely! In fact erm.....
When you have arranged details maybe let me know?
Im currently helping my daughter with hers who’s being it of a toad but if she takes him back a share is something I’d considered after retiring my pony recently

Of course! You’re not far from me are you? I shall have a think and will ping you a message. ?

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

Yes, totally. A 16 year old had a similar sounding boy on full loan during lockdown and his new owner has continued the arrangement. He’s restored her confidence after a too sharp mare made her lose her brave pants.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Of course! You’re not far from me are you? I shall have a think and will ping you a message. ?

It’s something I’d definitely consider and no I think I’m about 20 minutes or thereabouts.

 

[bubblensqueak]

I’m in Gloucestershire. ?

Thank you all! I’m glad to know this would be appealing. I’ve never had a sharer before and have always been lucky enough to have my own horses so it’s a new thing for me.

May I ask what sort of financial contribution you think would be appropriate for this setup?

i pay £10 per day, but i could see it being fair for you to ask for more, since your horse is fancier

 

[FinnishLapphund]

I’m in Gloucestershire. ?

Thank you all! I’m glad to know this would be appealing. I’ve never had a sharer before and have always been lucky enough to have my own horses so it’s a new thing for me.

May I ask what sort of financial contribution you think would be appropriate for this setup?

Curious me wondered if there where some average price list for sharing a horse in the UK, googled, didn't find exactly what I looked for, but one of the first google finds where another HHO thread, which perhaps might give you some ideas:
https://forums.horseandhound.co.uk/threads/average-cost-of-a-share-part-loan.756466/

 

[Red-1]

If you were near me, and I were ride-less, I would likely apply myself!

With lessons thrown in, I would pay £300 a month for such a set up. But, at that rate of £, I would likely not continue if the horse became less capable. If it were less £, I would likely continue if we got on and the horse could still do something.

 

[Winters100]

I think you will have a line of people for this - sounds like a great opportunity for someone.

 

[Skib]

I shared and hacked an elderly mare when I was in my 70s and recovering from an operation. If you can find someone retired who loves to hack, you can charge them the going rate. This usually relates to the cost of an hour's hack from the local riding schools.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I think you would definitely find someone suitable, I had a retired lady hack my older mare for years she used to pay £20 a week and often she rode between 2 and 4 times a week, this was a very long time ago so you would get more money now.

 

[Billyandme]

I do wish you could have posted this at the beginning of October lol. I am currently off games as smashed my ankle very badly at the beginning of May and am not allowed to ride until October . Am now sadly horseless for the 1st time in over 30 years and would practically kill for such an opportunity. Also I am based on the edge of the Cotswolds.

 

[Starzaan]

I do wish you could have posted this at the beginning of October lol. I am currently off games as smashed my ankle very badly at the beginning of May and am not allowed to ride until October . Am now sadly horseless for the 1st time in over 30 years and would practically kill for such an opportunity. Also I am based on the edge of the Cotswolds.

Oh you poor thing!! Give me a shout once you’re back up and running as he is the perfect boy to get you back in the saddle. ?

 

[Billyandme]

Definitely will do.

 

[splashgirl45]

you should get lots of people interested as you dont ask for jobs to be done. personally i wouldnt pay to ride a horse if i had to do the jobs, i can understand if people want help with exercising and ask for jobs to be done so they get the day off but could never understand the logic of paying to ride unless the horse was on full livery. when i was young, many years ago, before i had my own horse i was riding other peoples horses and no money changed hands and no jobs were done, the people i rode for had their horses on full livery and would have had to pay the yard extra to get their horse ridden so it was win win for both of us ...

 

[Annagain]

My share paid £60 a month for 3 days a week so roughly £5 per day she had him. This included all his care for those days so mucking out (world's easiest horse to muck out, it takes 2 minutes) hay, feed and water and getting him in in winter and doing field checks in summer. She did these whether she rode or not but she did ride most of the time. She never had to do early mornings and in winter if we rode in the morning (I had another to ride with her) I'd get them in as I lived closer so she didn't have to visit twice. It was also about 7 years ago. I think based on that you could certainly ask for £10 per day.

I have been both a sharer and a sharee over the years so happy to answer any questions or give advice from both sides if you'd like. Just PM me.