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boss mare
1-27-22, 8:03pm
My trainer contacted me and asked if I was interested in leasing out Koda to a very well-respected barn. This trainer is where Chippy was leased out to and another one of my horses (Ruby) is a school horse there. I sold her to this trainer in October.
This is a win-win for everyone: He gets off my pay roll at home, He will have a job and a teenaged girl will be able to realize her dreams. And he comes back to me when the lease is up.
My trainers usually hold clinics open to the public and that's where they get the up-and-coming clients who want to move up. But sine Covid, they have not been doing them.

This is great, because even though I was not going to show him this year, he is still a show horse and requires extra upkeep. Thats even more off my plate.

razz
1-27-22, 8:23pm
Interesting learning about the the equine world about which I knew very little. Thanks.

Tradd
1-27-22, 8:32pm
I leased a horse for a while 30 years ago. Owner had a child and couldn’t ride as much as before. I got to ride three days a week for half his board. So $100 a month. Riding lessons at the time were $25/hour. Huge bargain to be able to ride more.

Teacher Terry
1-27-22, 10:49pm
That’s great!

boss mare
1-28-22, 12:18am
I leased a horse for a while 30 years ago. Owner had a child and couldn’t ride as much as before. I got to ride three days a week for half his board. So $100 a month. Riding lessons at the time were $25/hour. Huge bargain to be able to ride more.

This a care lease. I am not sure the exact amount that this trainer charges, as she has her place in a suburb just outside of Seattle. With urban sprawl and the high cost of living, my guess it's about 1600 a month for board and full-time training. My trainer charges 1300 for the first three months then 1200 after that. Tha includes one lesson a week and one practice ride. additional lessons are 60 per hour. Lower cost of living and lower taxes

happystuff
1-28-22, 10:47am
Nice you found something that works for everyone all around!

boss mare
1-29-22, 9:39pm
Nice you found something that works for everyone all around!

It is... Koda meets his new girl on Friday. It's a win win for everyone