Im looking for a horse to lease or something, but my trainer sorta wants me to buy, help please?

Question

1. trouble is, i will be in college in 2 years and i am not too sure if i could handle a horse in college as well

2. the horse has to be 16.3 hh +, and be a hunter/jumper

if you have any situations that could allow me to ride/lease for a while, please let me know

Answer 1

Try Horse Deals- www.horsedeals.com.au

or the Trading Post, they have good prices on the horses on horse deals. (Australian)

Answer 2

maybe u should switch trainers. r u gonna be staying around the area when u go to college or elseewhere? think about it

Answer 3

i think you should lease for a while once you find THE ONE! i would say have a go at owning him/her!

Answer 4

Check out equine.com or one of the other dozen or so horse sites, including your local tack shop.

If you want to lease, then LEASE. Don't let your trainer push you into buying a horse if you aren't ready. You have the right idea not purchasing a horse before college. It shows a lot of responsibility and foresight.

Answer 5

Just make it clear to your trainer that you are not looking to buy a horse at this time.  If she doesn't back off, then you might have even bigger issues with her.

Answer 6

If I were you I would definetely lease instead of buy it will be almost imposible to keep the horse when you go off to college

Answer 7

Of course she is, your trainer is trying to make money and a sale. Just simply tell her there is no way you can afford to purchase right now with collage coming up and you would like her to help you with a lease. Im sure if shes good she will have some connections to clients and horse people and might be able to really help you lease the right horse and make your experience a good one. Im saying this from a trainers perspective, I appreciate an honest client to tell me what they need and can afford and I try to accomplish that for them. Good luck in your search and your smart in knowing your limitations and not getting into a purchase that you cant afford in a few years.

Answer 8

Well just tell you trainer that you can't buy a horse and that your going off too college in 2 years. Im sure she/he will understand.

Answer 9

Contact local stables in your area and see if they've any horses for lease. At the barn you ride at-try and see if any of the "boarders" will allow you to lease a horse. If there are lessons at your barn, see if they will allow you to lease a schooling horse.

Owning a horse and going to college is nearly impossible unless you are filthy rich and only a part-time college student. Would you be paying for the horse/lease or would your parents? I'm a full-time college student, and I've gotta' work my butt off all year around (seven days a week in summer, five days a week during school) at my job in order to be able to pay for riding during late fall/winter/early spring, and then be able to pay for the lease during the summer.

It's also very difficult because of time. If you're attending full time, class on top of homework/projects is very very demanding, and it's difficult to find time to do things outside of that (which is why I can only lease and ride intensely in the summer and not in the fall-winter-spring when I can attend lessons once a week).

If you really want it to, I'm sure it could work out. But I would say that leasing is your best option.

Answer 10

First, be firm with your trainer and do what's best for YOU.  The horse market is very broad, and it's easier to buy than to sell right now.  If you get a horse and regret it later, then can't sell, you have a big problem.

I ride at a stable which offers leases and half-leases.  A half-lease allows you to hack three days a week, with additional lessons if you pay for those separately.  I take two lessons.  

Find a stable and contact the owner.  Tell her exactly what you're looking for (competitive showing? relaxed hacking?) and ask if they lease horses that are suited to what you're looking for.  If you can, get to know your surroundings and your choices with several lessons; your instructor can help you decide the best horse for you (as can your trainer).  

BE CAREFUL WHICH STABLE YOU PICK.  I know of only one in my vicinity that I would trust.  Look to see how well-cared for the horses are, how knowledgeable the instructors seem, and how people are treated in general.  If you want a lease for two years, that's still a decision you don't want to make then find out that you don't like the stable.  Do the horses have fresh water? Are the people you speak to rude or condescending? Do people seem to like riding there? These are basics but illustrate some of the requisites you might want to screen with.  You're more likely to find a bolting, bad-tempered horse at a lower quality stable than a better one.  

Try the lease out for a few weeks and see if you like it.  If you find out that your horse isn't what you had in mind (too forward, not responsive enough, too green) then see about a change.  I didn't have to, but keep in mind that this is something you should enjoy!

Why does your trainer want you to buy? If your trainer isn't deciding what's best in your situation, you want to be firm.  If they've got good reasons, listen  and acknowledge them.  But NEVER let yourself be talked into something as major as buying a horse: that's a very bad situation if you don't shop carefully and plan even more carefully.

Also, if you buy, look at boarding options.  My stable allows busy people to lease out their horses.  My own leased gelding belongs to the son of my instructor, who can still ride him occasionally, even in shows if he likes, but can't make it to the stable as often.  I don't know how much this is offered, but it is a GREAT relief in terms of boarding fees.

EDIT:

And if you try the lesson package, you can solicit your instructor's advice.  Or ask any other knowledgeable "horse people" you know.

I know everyone's talking about how your trainer just wants a commission, but they might be wrong.  Do you show seriously? If so, you might want to consider the possibility and look for ways to cope with college (such as leasing your horse out).  If you go to college close to home (or close to stable, at least) you might even be able to ride in your free time.  Some colleges even have equestrian teams.

In short...need more info on your level and the trainer's reasons. =] Here's some possiblities only.

Answer 11

Where do you live?  That would be helpful.

Answer 12

You need to sit down and talk to your trainer. Have your parents come too. If you want to lease a horse, then you should be able to. Also, think about where you are going to college, because if the college is nearby a stable that you ride at, you may be able to have a horse, and things will run smoother, especially if you know how the barn is run. You may not be able to own a horse through your college years, but afterwards...!

Answer 13

I don't think you can lease/rent a horse. I may be wrong, but I don't think so.

Answer 14

You have to do what is right for you financially and otherwise. I hate to say it but trainers depend on you buying a horse to get a commission. Sometimes they will charge a finder's fee if they found the horse you end up leasing, but it's more lucrative for them to get the sales commission. If the horse was already in their barn and they are acting as agent, they get paid twice. Both from you and from the former owner.I'm not sure what area you live in, but there are so many horse sales websites out there these days, and most of them allow searches for leases too. You can also call anyone who has a horse offered for sale and see if they are interested in a lease. Sometimes people are just not in a position to feed and house the horse, and would rather see it leased than sold.