Horsey people in the US?
#16
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Re: Horsey people in the US?
My company also does lease to own, but there's a big contract with conditions attached to that. You are likely better off finding a young horse that needs some training, and paying for that training instead. You can always buy a young'n and find a decent trainer to help get him ready.
Hell, you could buy a young'n, board it at a barn where riding lessons are given, and allow the barn to use your horse in their program. They would train it during use and it would cost you nothing extra.
Also, US barns make you sign an all inclusive "you cant sue us, ever" kind of legal agreement before they take your horse or let you ride on site. You can view ours here:
http://lebocagestables.com/pdf/rider_waiver_1page.pdf
Under most state laws, barns are covered against damages from injury while riding, but they all have the riding waivers like I linked you to make sure all rights are thoroughly screwed. Its something to consider before you ride, know your rights and be warned, if you fall or get hurt, you are very much on your own.
If you ride English, you will likely still be able to find a barn in your area that does that kind of training / lessons. You can even save money by getting a western horse and retraining it for English saddles/reigns.
Last thing, get to know the staff, be friendly, and help out at barn events, etc. After a while it will pay off and you will find yourself paying less than other customers or not having the price increases applied to your account every year.
Hell, you could buy a young'n, board it at a barn where riding lessons are given, and allow the barn to use your horse in their program. They would train it during use and it would cost you nothing extra.
Also, US barns make you sign an all inclusive "you cant sue us, ever" kind of legal agreement before they take your horse or let you ride on site. You can view ours here:
http://lebocagestables.com/pdf/rider_waiver_1page.pdf
Under most state laws, barns are covered against damages from injury while riding, but they all have the riding waivers like I linked you to make sure all rights are thoroughly screwed. Its something to consider before you ride, know your rights and be warned, if you fall or get hurt, you are very much on your own.
If you ride English, you will likely still be able to find a barn in your area that does that kind of training / lessons. You can even save money by getting a western horse and retraining it for English saddles/reigns.
Last thing, get to know the staff, be friendly, and help out at barn events, etc. After a while it will pay off and you will find yourself paying less than other customers or not having the price increases applied to your account every year.
#17
Re: Horsey people in the US?
You can lease horses in the US for pretty much the boarding costs. For boarding, you can either get your own land, stall, and DIY it, or you can board a horse for anywhere from 300 to 1500 a month, depending on the boarding location.
The way our clients lease their horses is that the leaser covers some or all of the boarding and a % of the medical fees, and in return they get preferential use of the horse whenever they require it.
You would need to locate barns in the region you are moving in to, in order to get quotes and prices. Also, western and pleasure horses are far cheaper to purchase than racing and English saddle horses. You can pick up a decent pleasure ride horse for a couple thousand, if you are willing to train the horse yourself.
The way our clients lease their horses is that the leaser covers some or all of the boarding and a % of the medical fees, and in return they get preferential use of the horse whenever they require it.
You would need to locate barns in the region you are moving in to, in order to get quotes and prices. Also, western and pleasure horses are far cheaper to purchase than racing and English saddle horses. You can pick up a decent pleasure ride horse for a couple thousand, if you are willing to train the horse yourself.
Agree with all that is said except the last sentence..
you can pickup a good well trained pleasure horse for a lot less than a couple of thousand...
#18
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Joined: Jul 2011
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Re: Horsey people in the US?
Lol I said you can get western AND pleasure horses for cheaper than you can English saddle. Ie, you can get an English pleasure for cheap, but once you start looking for a specific type of English riding experience, ie hunter or dressage, the prices get recockulous.
#19
Re: Horsey people in the US?
yep the price dose get ridiculous...... but hey when in America do as the Ameicans do
#21
Re: Horsey people in the US?
My company also does lease to own, but there's a big contract with conditions attached to that. You are likely better off finding a young horse that needs some training, and paying for that training instead. You can always buy a young'n and find a decent trainer to help get him ready.
Hell, you could buy a young'n, board it at a barn where riding lessons are given, and allow the barn to use your horse in their program. They would train it during use and it would cost you nothing extra.
Also, US barns make you sign an all inclusive "you cant sue us, ever" kind of legal agreement before they take your horse or let you ride on site. You can view ours here:
http://lebocagestables.com/pdf/rider_waiver_1page.pdf
Under most state laws, barns are covered against damages from injury while riding, but they all have the riding waivers like I linked you to make sure all rights are thoroughly screwed. Its something to consider before you ride, know your rights and be warned, if you fall or get hurt, you are very much on your own.
If you ride English, you will likely still be able to find a barn in your area that does that kind of training / lessons. You can even save money by getting a western horse and retraining it for English saddles/reigns.
Last thing, get to know the staff, be friendly, and help out at barn events, etc. After a while it will pay off and you will find yourself paying less than other customers or not having the price increases applied to your account every year.
Hell, you could buy a young'n, board it at a barn where riding lessons are given, and allow the barn to use your horse in their program. They would train it during use and it would cost you nothing extra.
Also, US barns make you sign an all inclusive "you cant sue us, ever" kind of legal agreement before they take your horse or let you ride on site. You can view ours here:
http://lebocagestables.com/pdf/rider_waiver_1page.pdf
Under most state laws, barns are covered against damages from injury while riding, but they all have the riding waivers like I linked you to make sure all rights are thoroughly screwed. Its something to consider before you ride, know your rights and be warned, if you fall or get hurt, you are very much on your own.
If you ride English, you will likely still be able to find a barn in your area that does that kind of training / lessons. You can even save money by getting a western horse and retraining it for English saddles/reigns.
Last thing, get to know the staff, be friendly, and help out at barn events, etc. After a while it will pay off and you will find yourself paying less than other customers or not having the price increases applied to your account every year.
#22
Re: Horsey people in the US?
I have no idea were you are going to be living but maybe that is an option.. My horses are used for pleasure riding mostly in the mountains. I must admit I have had no desire to ride English... maybe you could look at barrel racing or roping as a new interest..
#23
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Posts: 47
Re: Horsey people in the US?
Decided what state and county you are locating to? I may be able to locate an English barn or two in that area.
Also, English events in the US are governed by:
USHJA
USEF
Both are online if you are interested in viewing their content. You usually also get a state level governing body, and a regional one too. For example, my barn is subject to:
USHJA
USEF
ACHJA
THJA
LHJA
LOL theres a lot of horse associations here.
And dont get unexcited, theres plenty of English discipline in the US, especially in Kentucky, Washington State, Louisiana, and New York State.
Also, English events in the US are governed by:
USHJA
USEF
Both are online if you are interested in viewing their content. You usually also get a state level governing body, and a regional one too. For example, my barn is subject to:
USHJA
USEF
ACHJA
THJA
LHJA
LOL theres a lot of horse associations here.
And dont get unexcited, theres plenty of English discipline in the US, especially in Kentucky, Washington State, Louisiana, and New York State.
#25
Re: Horsey people in the US?
Decided what state and county you are locating to? I may be able to locate an English barn or two in that area.
Also, English events in the US are governed by:
USHJA
USEF
Both are online if you are interested in viewing their content. You usually also get a state level governing body, and a regional one too. For example, my barn is subject to:
USHJA
USEF
ACHJA
THJA
LHJA
LOL theres a lot of horse associations here.
And dont get unexcited, theres plenty of English discipline in the US, especially in Kentucky, Washington State, Louisiana, and New York State.
Also, English events in the US are governed by:
USHJA
USEF
Both are online if you are interested in viewing their content. You usually also get a state level governing body, and a regional one too. For example, my barn is subject to:
USHJA
USEF
ACHJA
THJA
LHJA
LOL theres a lot of horse associations here.
And dont get unexcited, theres plenty of English discipline in the US, especially in Kentucky, Washington State, Louisiana, and New York State.
#26
Re: Horsey people in the US?
I'm gonna miss that horse so much, it actually hurts too bad to think about :-(