How can I make sure my horse gets a good home?

Question

I absolutely love my 17 year old paint mare. But she is really expensive. We figured out that it would cost around 700 dollars a year and that doesn't include shots. I know that we can't afford her and if something unexpected came up like a vet bill then we wouldn't have the money. But I am afraid that she will go to a bad home. The home may seem nice at first but then they might run out of money and my horse will be another one of those thin rescue horses. And I would NEVER be able to forgive myself if that happend. I know that they have places that you can give your horse to so that they will find a good home. But I would like the money from her too. Please help.

Answer 1

well the best idea is to ask A LOT of questions, like: ''well are you going to ride her a lot?'' or, ''can i see how big and clean your stall is?'' that helped me when i had to sell my horse. it really works!

Answer 2

Like other people said, ask lots of questions.

But if that's not enough you could try leasing. Basically someone else pays for everything and cares for him 100% but you're still the legal owner.

You win because you have him paid for and can still see him whenever you want/have full say over how and where is he is cared for. They win because they have the benefit owning a horse without the purchase price.

The down side is you will still have to pay for him when the contract is up if they don't want to continue it.  

Answer 3

When you do sell her, write up a contract or bill of sale. You can put a clause in the contract that states that if they ever decide they want to get rid or her or sell her, that they have to contact you first and give you the option of taking her back. That way you have the option of getting her back if they decide to sell her and if you cannot afford to take her back then you can always tell them you would be willing to help them find her a new home. So you can make sure that she goes to someone nice.  

Answer 4

Since you are selling your horse to another person, you have every right to ask plenty of personal questions, and to turn down any home that you think is unfit.

Ask them who will be caring for the horse.

Where will they keep him?

Ask to make a visit to the place that he will be living.

Is this their first horse? If so, do they know how much it will cost to keep him per month?