leasing
Leasing options are available for students who are able to tack up and ride independently. Leasing a horse is a wonderful way to learn about the joys and responsibilities of owning a horse without the initial investment of a purchase price. Some riders lease as a stepping stone toward eventually owning their own horse, while others decide that leasing is a better option for their lifestyle than owning and continue to lease indefinitely.
The most typical lease is a half lease. If you are half leasing, you will pay a flat fee per month which has all the costs associated with caring for the horse bundled in so there are no hidden fees The only case in which you would be responsible for an emergency vet bill is if your negligence led to an accident.
On your lease days, you may treat the horse as if they are your own so feel free to give them a bath, take them out to hand graze, ride in the arena or on the trails, or do some special grooming.
The terms of a half lease are usually month to month but occasionally an owner may want a six-month or one-year commitment. A thirty-day written notice is always required to terminate a lease agreement. Please speak to Sara if you have any questions about leasing or to find out which horses might be available.
