Comments on: horse riding lessons or lease?

By: kouneli

kouneli — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:17:29 +0000

First of all, if you’ve only been riding for 3 months and are labeled as an intermediate rider (from your previous question), I would NOT recommend leasing a horse that is meant for an "EXPERIENCED rider" Riding for 3 months does not exactly make you experienced. Also, if he’s fearful on trails and you’ve never dealt with very many bucking/rearing/galloping horses, then again, I would not lease that horse. Leasing comes in all forms, as well. It depends on the agreement between you and the owner. Some people want YOU to pay for all the bills (feed/vet/farrier) and in addition…the lease, as well. In some leases, it’s the other way around. I would personally take more riding lessons, if I were you.

By: iuh8ui

iuh8ui — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:17:29 +0000

Get the lessons. If you are concerned about finances, volunteer at a stable in return for riding lessons – you will learn all about horsemanship and get your lessons for free.

If a horse is advertised as "needs experienced rider" then you should steer clear unless you have many, many years experience.

Note that there are horses available for lease who are suitable for beginners-intermediate riders. Getting the wrong horse will be an expensive, time consuming and disappointing mistake – take your time and look around before committing to a horse.

By: NuNu

NuNu — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:17:29 +0000

i learned more when i leased then i ever did when i took lessons, and my teacher was good, too. it’s just something about the experience.

By: alissa862

alissa862 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:17:29 +0000

Ive always felt that if you are experienced or and advanced rider you would know it. A person should know their limitation. If you are scared to go with this horse then lease a diffrent horse that is a little more broke in. Here in Kansas you can buy horses outright all day long for 100-150 bucks each lol .