Mature Rider And Daughter Need Help

[Brunie]

HELP ME PLEASE....... MATURE RIDER AND DAUGHTER NEED HELP ,MOST OF YOU SAID TO KEEP YOU POSTED HERE GOES....:eek:
Well
Just when you think things are going to take LIGHT YEARS I have stubbled across a lady wanting to loan me her "OLD MARE". I contacted her about another horse that she had for sale, which had already been sold, then, she said that she had a yelding filly 1 year old for sale, which obviously isn@t right for us. I filled her in on what me and Sophie were looking for and as she live about 7 miles from me asked if she would keep her ears and eyes for anything suitable. She contacted me saying she would MAYBE loan me if I was interested, and give the horse back if she wasn;t suitable or I found a suitable horse for us. She is a BLACK 15'3 TB 15 years old. Have asked if I can move her to my Yard where I have a lot of support and help as I am still learning about everything. she said she would just have to check it out, I would be responsible for her food, worming, stabling etc, she would be responsible for vets and insurance and keeo hold of her papers.

Please give me your honest view, shall I go and have A LOOK and take my YO/RI.

[rowdent]

I'd go and have a look.. what harm can it do? If she isn't suitable you can just thank the lady for her time and maybe she can keep her eyes open for something else for you.. But you might just find what you want.. no harm in looking I'd say.. If you can take your YO or RI with you, even better as they should be able to make an informed decision. Good luck in whatever you decide..:)

[Pink's lady]

Definintly go and have a look but I would be suspcious. WHY does she want to give you this horse? Call me synical but very few people go out of their way like that to help a stranger.

She might genuinly want to put the mare out on loan though. If so, go and have a look and make sure you take a very experienced person with you. If you're lucky you might have found yourself the ideal soloution.

[Guest]

Yep, go and have a look, have a ride, handle her and see how you feel.

The beauty of a loan is that if she isn't suitable a few months down the line then the owner can have her back.

Be brave and do EVERYTHING you would want to do with her and see how you feel.

Good luck.

[Peanut]

Definitely go and have a look and ride her, but be sure to take someone experienced with you.

Good Luck.

[Wobblydeb]

A loan could be a great way to start out on horse ownership ..... as long as the horse is right for you :)

There are lots of reasons someone might put out a horse on loan, some of them that would still mean she is the right horse for you, some that might put you and your daughter off for life :eek:

What you need to do is try and find out the real reason the owner suggested a loan ....... which may, or may not, be the reason she gives you. Ask lots of questions, and look for the evidence to back up the answers! :)

[Brunie]

Thanks every one.
I shall ask myYO to come with me and see what she thinks. I have already asked some question.
Thanks I'll let you know how I get on.:p

[Afellpony]

Yes, definitely have a look. Hopefully you'll like her and she'll be suitable. Good luck with her.

[Imp]

Echo the others really, with a loan, properly documented terms and conditions you really are entering into the sensible horse ownership (ish) solution.

:D