Beginner's Guide to Leasing a Horse

Horse leasing is a great way for you to find out if you are ready to own a horse. It is also a great way for you to get to know your riding skills without having to take on the full responsibilities of horse ownership. Horse leasing is a great way to show your love for the big animals.

Before leasing a horse, you should get the horse checked out by a veterinarian that specializes in horses. There have been situations where the horse did not pan out to be what the owners said they would or the horse would become sick later on and may have become a liability to you. A veterinarian will need a written document by the horse owner that gives permission for the veterinarian to take a look at the horse before any medical evaluation can be done.

A veterinarian can sign a document that can be attached to the lease agreement so that you are not responsible for any problems that may occur later on with the horse. It is also a good idea to have a veterinarian to check the horse before returning it so that you and the owner will both have a signed document stating that the horse is in the same physical condition that it was in when you leased it. This will protect you if problems on this ever rise.

Once you have had it thoroughly checked by a veterinarian, you should also check into getting insurance for the horse. Leasing a horse can provide you with many adventures but what would happen if the horse became sick, stolen, or even died? The person leasing the horse might become responsible for it and insurance can protect you from a lot of the problems that can arise from leasing a horse.

Understand that there are different types of leasing agreements. Some horse leasing agreements will require you to pay for the entire board, groom, and veterinarian fees while the lease is in action. Other horse leasing agreements will only require you to pay for certain parts of the horse care like the boarding and grooming. The cost of leasing a horse may or may not include the cost for dental work and hoof care for the horse. In certain cases the person who leases the horse will be responsible for any injuries obtained while the horse was in your care.