Cost of leasing a horse?

Question

I want a horse but my family can't afford it and then i thought what if i lease but do you still have to pay for everything (food, tack, medical stuff etc..) could u please give me more info

Answer 1

It really depends on the owner. At my stables when some girls go away they ask me to ride their horses for free. I've leased a horse before and all I had to pay was board, the owner (one of my instructors, went on holidays for a while) paid for all the vet/farrier etc. One of my friends leased a horse and she had to pay everything, board, vet and farrier etc.

Cost may still be added for use of tack, we had a lease horse at our stables (that the school owned) and you had to pay extra for use of tack. Some horses might not have any tack and you might need to supply it yourself.

I'd say most common would be you having to pay for everything (board, vet, farrier etc.)

It may vary from owners/leases etc.

Answer 2

There are different types:

Lease for a certain number of days- 1,2,3,4 days. You pay from 200-400$ and everything is included

Full Lease- You ride everyday and everything is included

Free Lease- Ride everyday and covor vet, farrier, etc fees

Answer 3

Well most of the time over here people say free lease and they will cover costs [[farrier,vet etc.]] But it's your job to look after it keep it fit etc.  Most people do that when they have either outgrown over-commited etc. to avoid the whole selling process. Keep an eye out...you may just get lucky!!!!

Good luck!

Answer 4

It depends on the person leasing the horse out to you. Most pay for food & tack. Some may pay for medical bills, but some also make you pay for the annual shots.

If you are leasing from a lesson barn you may only be able to ride 3 or 4 times a week, just so you don;t think you are going to be able to ride EVERY DAY...though if you full lease I think you get to ride everday if you like. Some leases also make you take a lesson on the horse every week.

These are things you should buy no matter what kind of lease you do (you can use them as long as you ride horses ^^)

- adjustable nylon/leather halter

- grooming kit

- treats :)

- a saddle pad

Those things you can use on any horse...wether it is just a lesson or if you plan on leasing for awhile :)

If you do plan on leasing for AWHILE (like over a year) I would suggest saving up for a Wintec saddle...they are WONDERFUL for any rider and look good too :D

Good Luck...and have fun leasing :)

(oh and make sure you ask the person you are leasing from what yo need to get...she may ahve something I didn't list that she want you to get xD)

Answer 5

There are a couple of different types of leases, depending on who you're dealing with and what kind of horse it is.  If you're just looking for a pleasure riding horse, then a monthly fee should be worked out, just as if you're paying board.  That money should be adequate to cover the horse's basic care.  If you're interested in a competition/show horse, the costs are much greater.  Your payment should not exceed the 'normal' boarding fee if the horse is kept at a stable.  I can say that it costs me almost $200 a month to feed and trim one horse, at my own home in Los Angeles County, CA.  So, depending on where you live it should be around that or less, but if you do lease, make sure you put all the conditions in writing!!!!!!  It protects you and the owner.

Answer 6

it depends

Answer 7

the barn that i go to leases and its 250 a month and they take care of everything, but every place is different.

Answer 8

it depends on the owner and how much envolvement the owner still has..but there are lots of people who need there horses execised for them that would probably be a good thing to consider ..theres nomaly ads at you local saddlery shop.

Answer 9

When you lease you are responsible (usually it depends how the lease is written) for everything (stall/feed/vet/farrier). Some people even ask for a small fee after everything else is paid.

Sometimes in the summer around where I am there are ad's in the newspaper about needing people to work their horses. These types have no lease the owners pay you to come out to work the horse for them. (for a small fee) I don't know if that maybe something you want to look at or not. Just FYI!

Answer 10

Each lease is a different situation.  And each lease is going to cost differently based off each individual owner and what they want out of the lease, as well as what the leasee will want out of the lease.

I think before you start looking around for a lease, you need to sit down and make a checklist of what you want out of this.  How many days a week are you wanting to ride, what kind of horse are you looking for -- pleasure riding or shows?  That might help  a lot because then you're more able to narrow down your options in terms of what suits you best.  It might also help if you check out any websites of any local stables in your area.  Not only does it help you get an idea of what board might cost you -- but also helps you see how those stables break down leasing into certain terms.  Some other things you'll need to consider: what's your level of horse experience?  How long have you been riding?  Are you familiar with horse care beyond grooming and tacking up?

That said, by pretty much defining how much  you want to ride, and what kind of a horse you want, you'll be able to make things easier for yourself in find a horse to lease.   To be honest, leasing isn't always cheaper than owning a horse, and in some cases, it may cost you as much to lease a horse (if not more) as it would to own.  And then ultimately, when it all comes down to it -- the horse belongs to someone else.

But that shouldn't be taken as any kind of discouragement, really.  Leasing can be a wonderful experience.  It can also be awful. It just depends on the person you're leasing from, and how things go.

Cost wise, there's a lot of different ways that a lease can go.  If you end up wanting full access 24/7 to the horse, you'll be needing a full lease.  In a full lease, you're pretty much entirely financially responsible for a horse -- you'll have to pay for board, and farrier care and vet work.  If you are share-boarding or part-leasing, then things really can depend on the owner.  Some owners might want you to pay  half the total costs, others might only want half the board and they'd pick up farrier and vet.  Others might want all board, but they're picking up the rest of the tab.  Others still might only want a flat rate of X number of dollars per month that might be broken down as the cost of riding X times per week.  For instance, if you ride three times a week, and it costs $25 per ride, then it would be $75/week, $300/month.  It really really depends on what other people want, and what you are willing to pay.

Additionally, there's leases and then there's free leases.  I think that in general, leases that are really 'free' (as in you the leasee pay nothing to ride the horse) are rare and it's best not to get your hopes up about finding one.  Most free leases simply mean that it won't cost you anything beyond that flat rate, or half board, or whatever costs it takes to maintain the horse.  With some horses, particularly top-class show horses, there are additional fees, which is generally 1/3 the total value of the horse and could cost thousands.  But it really depends on a lot of things.

But the only real way to find anything out is to start making connections.  If you're taking lessons, talk to your trainer, ask around the barn.  Try and get as much information as you can about your particular area, and how leases work in your area.  Since I'm guessing you're a minor, you'll need to talk to your parents too.  You really are going to need a written contract.  Best thing ever, in my opinion, because it can really save you if you need it.  As a minor, you can't sign it, so you'll need to get your parents on board with it.

Good luck.

Answer 11

You should look into 'sharing' a horse.  Splitting the stable costs. I guess that would run you about $250 a month.  Of course, that doesn't include the Vet costs.  And, you have to ride them.  All the time.  You would have to brush, wash and ride your horse.  If you really want a horse, ask your parents for more money.