I have the money to do both.
Also, I've ridden been/around horses many times before.
2007-01-20 05:39:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
* ridden / been
2007-01-20 05:52:53 · update #1
Leasing can be an option that can get you a more advanced horse for less money. And it also allows you to see if horses and riding are something you want to stay with. And on any horse I have leased, I have always had a contract with the owner that spelled out exactly who was responsible for what as far as expenses, what vet was to be used, shoer to be used, whether the owner was allowed to come and ride, how long the horse was to be in my possesion, etc. And it also stipulated that if the owner did decide to sell, I had first chance to buy. I also kept insurance on the horse, in case of death. Leases can be a real pain unless you are willing to work with another person on "your" horse. With buying a horse, you can make all of your own decisions, without having to answer to someone else. Good Luck in whatever you decide!
2007-01-20 10:54:05 · answer #1 · answered by Paint Pony 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know anything about leasing horses. But, it sounds like they are only yours for a certain time. I couldn't lease an animal and then let it go.
When I have an animal I want it to be mine 100%. I couldn't lease a cat for a year and then say ok my lease is up, no problem. The same with a horse. I fall in love with my animals and can't imagine living without them. I certainly couldn't give them back to someone after having them
If you have no problem with money, buy your horse and keep it with you for the many years to come.
2007-01-20 16:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by Karen H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
What is all in the agreement for the lease?? Share board, tack, and what else for expenses??
To lease in some cases means you split the cost of the board/upkeep of the horse, yet still pay for the extras like your own tack etc. How much does the lease cost?? Look at the long run of it....how much per month plus all the extras, compared to the one time fee of the purchased horse and all the same extras for upkeep as a leased horse??
2007-01-20 12:36:31 · answer #3 · answered by Lotsa Lops 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If money is NOT an issue, then you should buy your horse.
What are you going to do if you lease him, fall in love with him, and he's sold out from under you?
2007-01-20 05:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by QueenA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i prefer buying one, it's better because for example if u have a particular way of riding then the horse will learn you movements and anticipate ur requests, but if many people ride it and everyone has a different style of riding even though the commands are the same, the horse will of course respond but it's just always better to have ur own. i finally got my own because i was working with horses that belonged to other people and I'd teach him one thing (because they asked me to and it was good practice for me) and then the owner would ride him and screw it all up. which got annoying and frustrating...
2007-01-20 06:52:30 · answer #5 · answered by Angel R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy ,,,, when u lease u only end up falling in love and buying anyway ,, from leaser about to buy lol
2007-01-23 20:45:02 · answer #6 · answered by melbuz76 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my opinion is to loan one, then you can do what you want and then they can pay for the vets fees.
2007-01-20 06:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by jane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you know that you can afford it you should buy it.
2007-01-20 07:24:51 · answer #8 · answered by Monica H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy!
2007-01-20 06:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋