After losing my on farm lease horse, Mercedes, because of barn drama, and than continuing on to two more unsuccessful barns(one in which $650 of tack was stolen from me) I have looked for the past 7 months for the right horse. My Dad has already agreed:
1. That I CAN long-term off farm full lease the horse of my choosing
2. Board this horse at a barn of my choosing within budget ($600/mo)
3. This horse CAN be green, untrained, etc as long as either a trainer can train the horse or the horse is sutible to be trained by myself with the assistance of a trainer.
In June I found the perfect horse(Star), every time I would see her photos or videos my stomach would lurch and I would shake and I felt in such a way it's indescribable. She is the one, I know she is. The only problem is that she's in PA, AKA, 9 hrs from me. The trailering would cost $500, which I have enough to cover myself and she already has insurance which I can cover the cost of. The lease would not be changed at all asides from not meeting her before the start of the lease, but, there is a month long trial offered in which the return shipping would be paid by the owners. She's everything I'm looking for, and all the terms of the lease, etc are workable and feasible. If she was the same horse in MA(45 min from me) I would be leasing her now, so the actual horse, the financial feasibility, etc IS NOT THE ISSUE. It's the pure location, but, I believe some things are worth fighting for, and I want t ask you guys if there is anything you know of that might change his mind. Thanks! if you have any questions or clarifications please ask!
1. That I CAN long-term off farm full lease the horse of my choosing
2. Board this horse at a barn of my choosing within budget ($600/mo)
3. This horse CAN be green, untrained, etc as long as either a trainer can train the horse or the horse is sutible to be trained by myself with the assistance of a trainer.
In June I found the perfect horse(Star), every time I would see her photos or videos my stomach would lurch and I would shake and I felt in such a way it's indescribable. She is the one, I know she is. The only problem is that she's in PA, AKA, 9 hrs from me. The trailering would cost $500, which I have enough to cover myself and she already has insurance which I can cover the cost of. The lease would not be changed at all asides from not meeting her before the start of the lease, but, there is a month long trial offered in which the return shipping would be paid by the owners. She's everything I'm looking for, and all the terms of the lease, etc are workable and feasible. If she was the same horse in MA(45 min from me) I would be leasing her now, so the actual horse, the financial feasibility, etc IS NOT THE ISSUE. It's the pure location, but, I believe some things are worth fighting for, and I want t ask you guys if there is anything you know of that might change his mind. Thanks! if you have any questions or clarifications please ask!