Yearling for Free Life Time Lease

Drafty · 06-30-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by legendsneverdie

What if they were having a finacial struggle and gave him back to you... and then they were able to care for him later and come out of their financial struggle would you give him back to them? Or would you try to find him another home?

good question never thaught of that would you give him back or would you find him another home.

Xiphias · 06-30-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by belle4

Wow LA.

I've taken a horse on basically a free lease and I can assure you I can, will, have and would pay way more for vet bills and routine care than $1500.00.

And guess what, the horse did not work out for my daughter so I gave the horse back to the owner, no questions.

I think the OP is very gracious to offer her horse to someone that truely wants a horse to love, ride and care for.

It's a bit rude to imply that someone won't take care of something unless that thing has a purchase price big enough to notice. There are plenty of folks that take excellent care of their 'free' horse/s.

I agree 100%

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Originally Posted by MustangSpirit02

I completely agree with you and I think she is definitly doing the right thing. If I could afford board right now or if our house was built and the land ready for horses, I would take this horse in heart beat. And if there ever was a time when I could no longer afford to keep him and had to give him back I would have no problem with that at all no matter how much money or time I put into him. Because at least I would know that he was going back to a loving and wonderful home and I would never have to worry about wheather he was doing good or not because I would know that he was ok.

I would feel the same way....

Cathy

Drafty · 06-30-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Xiphias

I agree 100%

I would feel the same way....

Cathy

you all are right on this one she is doing the right thing the best thing she can do for the horse as well as her and the other person and i agree 100% as well

Brina · 06-30-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lindsayanne

In this market, people who are looking for free horses or free leases (usually because they can't or won't spend the money to purchase a decent horse) aren't the kind of owners I'd want one of my horses going to. (will they have $1500 on hand for a veterinary emergency?)

Wowwww - I look for free leases all the time - even sometimes free horses.

What makes these 'free' horses not decent?! What makes me a bad owner for looking for those type of situations?!

I do it to secure a strong bond with the horse and then buy if the owner is willing. So yes, I DO have the money, yes I WOULD give it an excellent home. That's sad that 'people like me' aren't the kind of owner you would want your horse going to.

Drafty · 06-30-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brina

Wowwww - I look for free leases all the time - even sometimes free horses.

What makes these 'free' horses not decent?! What makes me a bad owner for looking for those type of situations?!

I do it to secure a strong bond with the horse and then buy if the owner is willing. So yes, I DO have the money, yes I WOULD give it an excellent home. That's sad that 'people like me' aren't the kind of owner you would want your horse going to.

i am the same way your not alone and i see nothing wrong with it and i think it is a good idea keep it up we need more people like us around doesn't meant the horse gets a home any less then what it deserves or less spoiled they have a better life like that and they seem happy as well as healthy and well taken care of and that is all that matters

LateralFlexion · 07-01-2008, 09:57 AM

Certainly not all free horses are lousy. But if they were able to command top dollar, you can bet they wouldn't be giving them away. Sure someone might give away a brand new Lamborghini, but more than likely any free car is going to be a rusty hunk of junk up on blocks. Horses are no different.

Drafty · 07-01-2008, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LateralFlexion

Certainly not all free horses are lousy. But if they were able to command top dollar, you can bet they wouldn't be giving them away. Sure someone might give away a brand new Lamborghini, but more than likely any free car is going to be a rusty hunk of junk up on blocks. Horses are no different.

hey hey hey that is not always true friends and relatives have gotten free horse and free leases and there are nothing wrong with them horses at all. And for cars that is not always true either my brother got a free car when he went into the army and it was a great car lots of miles but in great shape.

denraydar · 07-01-2008, 10:16 AM

I agree that free horses are not always bad horses.
Sometimes sellers sell horses to people that are not suited to that buyer, then the buyer is just anxious to get rid of the horse but has a conscience and does not want to take it to an auction and devalues thehorse because it did not work out for them, so they offer it for free.
I have seen many parents give away horses they bought for their kids because the horse required a more advanced rider and they were scared the kid would get hurt. Of course when they buy it the seller claims the horse as kid safe, a broad statement, and now the buyer feels guilty selling the horse to anyone else so to escape liability for the horse they just say take it at your own risk. The horse just needed an owner whose riding skills were a better match to it's training.
And sometimes youngsters get all geared up about pretty ponies and later their interest shifts to boys/girls whatever. I have seen parents give away horse/tack/remaining feed and hay all for free to escape the monthly board fee for keeping a horse that the kid no longer wants.

Another circumstance was that a man who boarded from a friend became terminally ill and just wanted the horse to go free to anyone that would care for/ride/ and love it.

LateralFlexion · 07-01-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Drafty

hey hey hey that is not always true friends and relatives have gotten free horse and free leases and there are nothing wrong with them horses at all. And for cars that is not always true either my brother got a free car when he went into the army and it was a great car lots of miles but in great shape.

I am not talking about family or special circumstances. My uncle offered his foundation bred QH to me for free since he was moving. But it was only free for me, not the outside public.

It is just a generalization. I am not saying it is true 100% of the time. If you were to look at a random sampling of 100 free horses, how many do you think would be highly trained, well bred, with great conformation and proven ability? Then compare that with a random sampling of $10,000 horses.

PaintedRocket · 07-01-2008, 12:42 PM

Some ppl are still quoting Lindsayanne's FIRST post on this thread..

How about reading the OTHER ones she has posted on it as well before jumping to conclusions about what she is saying.. ??

07-01-2008, 12:42 PM	#50
PaintedRocket Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 8,652 Images: 1708 Blog Entries: 176	Some ppl are still quoting Lindsayanne's FIRST post on this thread.. How about reading the OTHER ones she has posted on it as well before jumping to conclusions about what she is saying.. ?? __________________ Renee & Gertie * Death by SnowBalls * x 20

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07-01-2008, 09:57 AM	#46
LateralFlexion Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 438	Certainly not all free horses are lousy. But if they were able to command top dollar, you can bet they wouldn't be giving them away. Sure someone might give away a brand new Lamborghini, but more than likely any free car is going to be a rusty hunk of junk up on blocks. Horses are no different.

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denraydar Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2008 Location: im a nut in a hut Posts: 1,280 Images: 9	I agree that free horses are not always bad horses. Sometimes sellers sell horses to people that are not suited to that buyer, then the buyer is just anxious to get rid of the horse but has a conscience and does not want to take it to an auction and devalues thehorse because it did not work out for them, so they offer it for free. I have seen many parents give away horses they bought for their kids because the horse required a more advanced rider and they were scared the kid would get hurt. Of course when they buy it the seller claims the horse as kid safe, a broad statement, and now the buyer feels guilty selling the horse to anyone else so to escape liability for the horse they just say take it at your own risk. The horse just needed an owner whose riding skills were a better match to it's training. And sometimes youngsters get all geared up about pretty ponies and later their interest shifts to boys/girls whatever. I have seen parents give away horse/tack/remaining feed and hay all for free to escape the monthly board fee for keeping a horse that the kid no longer wants. Another circumstance was that a man who boarded from a friend became terminally ill and just wanted the horse to go free to anyone that would care for/ride/ and love it.