Trailing off my other thread.. I think I've officially decided that doing a lease would be the best idea. It would allow her to keep working (which she loves), allow me to still ride her (on occasion, as I'd try to full lease her), and get a decent amount of her bills covered (self explanatory). I think that would be a win-win for all envolved!
I've even started lightly looking at barns. So far I found one place I really like, $400 a month for pasture board. It includes everything, so "full board", unlimited hay, supplements fed, blanket changes (important to me since my horse is not assertive enough to make it into the shed), there is a dust free indoor, large outdoor, and round pen. There isn't any direct trail access but my horse is traffic safe and the farmers will allow you to ride the edges of the corn fields to get to the trails. Funny story, I've actually been there before since my best friend used to board her horse there. It's has since turned over hands though.
So some of the road blocks I've been having...
When should I move her? I'm worried that it may be harder to find someone to lease her in the fall then in the summer. Bringing her down there sooner, in the beginning of the summer, means I'll be going 6 months without being with her. I can see her a couple times a month, and my friend would be checking up on her. On the positive side I could save money keeping her in PA, while allowing me to focus on working overtime, saving money and paying off our wedding vendors before moving.
Or, I can keep her here until fall, ride her and enjoy her this summer and worry about finding a leaser later.
Then as far as payment, I figured the leaser would pay board and routine vet/dental. I'd cover her medications and shoes? If the leaser wanted to lower the cost of board by moving facilities I'd be ok with that too. Or, likewise, if they want more amenities I'd be ok with them moving to a nice place. I'm sure it goes without say the place would have to be approved by me.
A quick video of us messing around the other day...
https://youtu.be/aFTmudGIsm4
I've even started lightly looking at barns. So far I found one place I really like, $400 a month for pasture board. It includes everything, so "full board", unlimited hay, supplements fed, blanket changes (important to me since my horse is not assertive enough to make it into the shed), there is a dust free indoor, large outdoor, and round pen. There isn't any direct trail access but my horse is traffic safe and the farmers will allow you to ride the edges of the corn fields to get to the trails. Funny story, I've actually been there before since my best friend used to board her horse there. It's has since turned over hands though.
So some of the road blocks I've been having...
When should I move her? I'm worried that it may be harder to find someone to lease her in the fall then in the summer. Bringing her down there sooner, in the beginning of the summer, means I'll be going 6 months without being with her. I can see her a couple times a month, and my friend would be checking up on her. On the positive side I could save money keeping her in PA, while allowing me to focus on working overtime, saving money and paying off our wedding vendors before moving.
Or, I can keep her here until fall, ride her and enjoy her this summer and worry about finding a leaser later.
Then as far as payment, I figured the leaser would pay board and routine vet/dental. I'd cover her medications and shoes? If the leaser wanted to lower the cost of board by moving facilities I'd be ok with that too. Or, likewise, if they want more amenities I'd be ok with them moving to a nice place. I'm sure it goes without say the place would have to be approved by me.
A quick video of us messing around the other day...
https://youtu.be/aFTmudGIsm4