TIPS FOR LEASING A HORSE Leasing a horse can be a great way to enjoy riding without having the responsibility of ownership. Here are some suggestions for making a lease period run smoothly for the horse, the horse owner and you - the lessee. • Have a baseline physical examination of the horse performed by a veterinarian before entering into a lease arrangement to ensure that the horse is a fit. Include photographs to document physical condition. • Create a lease folder to hold the examination report, photographs and the following paperwork: 1. A negative Coggins test report taken within 6 months. 2. A history of the horse's current immunization, dental care and deworming schedule. 3. The precise start/stop dates of the lease. 4. Authorizations identifying who can call for veterinary care: routine wellness care and/or emergency treatment. 5. Financial responsibilities for veterinary care, farrier, training, board, etc. 6. Insurance responsibility during the lease: coverage type, premium payments, reporting to the company, etc. • Inform professionals involved in the horse's care (veterinarian, farrier, trainer, etc.) about the lease before it begins to avoid problems in service and billing. • At the end of the lease period, photograph the horse to document physical condition upon return to the owner. |