How much would you expect to pay when loaning a pony on full loan?

Hi live in staines in London the uk. I am hoping to loan this summer but I don’t know how much it will cost as some people have £20 and others have said that I have to pay for every thing. I looked into a rescued horse and they cost even more, and I have to buy tack. So please let me know how much you would expect to pay on loan.

How much would you expect to pay when loaning a pony on full loan?
Usually for a full loan you have to pay everything for the pony's care - livery, feed, shoes, insurance, worming, vet's bills, etc etc - just as if you owned him, minus the purchase price.





A share would be cheaper, and they're often a set weekly charge, which you pay directly to the owner. That'll give you a pony for maybe half the week, and I expect that's where the £20 is coming from. It's a much cheaper option as the owner will pay for most things and charge you for the privilege of riding their pony a couple of days a week. However, in a share the pony is only yours for a few days in the week, and in a loan he's yours until the end of the loan period.





I'd expect a loan to come with tack, and price is the same as owning. (Without the initial £3000 or so!)
Reply:when you loan a horse it usually mean that you take full responsibility for the horses upkeep including insurance.and veterinary care,farrier costs, worming, stabling,feed etc.


if you will be having full use of the horse you will be expected to care for it as if you are the owner- some owners may part loan in which case you would both share the cost and also the use of the horse. loaning is not a cheap option. it is only the initial outlay of the purchase price which is normally the smallest expenditure.


you should also make sure that you have a loan agreement as this protect both the loaner and the borrower.


it is a serious responsibility to care for someone Else's horse not to be taken lightly.


i have loaned several horses and have loaned out one of mine it can be a mutually good thing as long as both parties communicate and are honest about their experience and the nature of the horse etc.


good luck.
Reply:For full loan you pay for everything for the horse - all livery fees, shoeing etc. However, I have a horse on part loan and I only have to pay £35 a week towards his livery even though I go up everyday and I'm the only one who rides him (and I can do whatever I want with him.. shows, 5 hour hacks etc.). I also used to have a share horse where I paid £40 a week but only rode 3-4 days a week. So the exact amount you pay relies on where the horse is kept really.
Reply:I would expect to pay nothing for the actual loan of a pony but to pay for everything to do with its upkeep etc. including all boarding fees, vets bills, feed, any equipment i wanted for it, farrier - everything but i wouldnt expect to have to pay for the horse itself. if you get a rescue i would expect to maybe have to pay for membership to the charity and possibly make a donation.