Printable Horse Lease Agreement

Leasing a horse is nearly always less expensive than buying one.Leasing often allows riders of all levels to get a better quality horse than they might buy. Horse owners don't usually sell their best or most promising horses, but do lease them out when they don't have time for them or need some extra income.

Generally, the cost of a full lease for a year will range from 25 to 30 percent of the horse's value?in other words, about $2,500 for a horse worth $10,000. Although that still may seem a sizeable investment for a budget-minded rider, it's a practical way to have access to a worthwhile horse.

When you full lease a horse you pay an agreed upon fee for exclusive access to the horse. This means you are the only one riding the horse.Oftentimes a full-lease also comes with the additional costs of board, veterinary expenses and shoeing expenses. It is pretty much exactly like owning the horse yourself.

Option #1: The person leasing the horse is responsible for all of the horse's expenses (board, feed, veterinary, farrier, etc). The person leasing the horse may ride or use the horse any time they'd like. Full leases rarely restrict riding days, times, or horse-related events, like attending a horse show.

A free lease means that the horse is leased to someone without any payment to the owner. When you have a free lease you retain ownership and control of your horse but your horse, in best case scenarios, is still cared for and loved.The owner has good care for the horse they love.

A free lease means that the horse is leased to someone without any payment to the owner. When you have a free lease you retain ownership and control of your horse but your horse, in best case scenarios, is still cared for and loved. Everyone wins. The owner has good care for the horse they love.

Lease-to-Buy Equine Contract To purchase the horse, the buyer will pay the full purchase price during the lease term. During this time, the buyer will continue making lease payments per the parties' agreement, which will potentially go toward the total purchase price of the horse.