Leasing question
When I start jumping if I get really into would it be better to lease a horse? From what I read it would be cheaper and I would get a longer ride and I would be partially responsible for the horse.. This obviously wouldn't be for a long time but I just wanted peoples opinions.. Its a quarter lease 1 1/2 hours a week OR half lease for 2 rides of an hour and a half.
And for those who saw my other question.. I'm going to schedule times to watch jumping lessons at two or three barns that I think would be good for lessons.
Answers:Hi, Steph,
I'd also recommend sticking with lessons for a while, then progressing to leasing. Lessons on different horses can actually help you, then you can decide if leasing is for you.
If you lease, make sure you know what you'll be responsible for. Will you need to pay any expenses other than the lease, like farrier or shots? Make sure the lease term is well-defined. If you plan to be going to shows, you'll be responsible for the cost of taking the horse to the show.
Find out how you can get out of the lease if you need to end it; some leases are month to month, some are for a season.
Good luck!
I dont really understand the question much, but a good website for leasing horses is:
http://www.acmehorses.com/search.aspx...
i think it would be good to lease, then you could work on the jumps you feel comfortable and go at ur own pace. Lessons are a great inverstment though, and overall i would rceommend taking lesssons on your leased horse, if possible, but if thats not an option, go with leasing. Jumping is soo fun