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Leasing Horses - With option to buy?
We are experienced lifelong owners looking to add one new member to join our family. To serve as husbands trail horse, team penning, reining and simply dressage for me. Considering a horse trained and ready to go in those directions let alone any horse has a hefty purchase price (sometimes more thay we can afford) and monthly ongoing feed/maintenance expense I am looking into leasing a couple to try out for a couple months instead to really make sure he/she is the one we want to commit to and purchase as our own. It isn't most economical, being if we do fall in love with one, we wil have overpaid for him but is it more sensible? Any one have any insight on this? Some of the funds go toward purchase price if we decide to buy. Any one do this before, were they happy or regret? I am happy I leased before buying a Toyota, I had to invest less, found out I don't like it, therefore It is leaving and I don't have to deal with it.
Public Comments
- It's like not only being able to try on a new pair of boots, but being able to wear them as well without paying the full price, and being able to change your mind. I find it's a very sensible idea and is one well worth investigating and following through with.
- I think it's quite a sensible idea, and with the horse market being so poor right now, I think you'll find quite a few people may be open to that idea. I know if I were selling one of my horses, I would be open to that idea. I'd rather the person buying them know that they were going to like them, and therefore have myself know the horse was going to a good home than have the person come back a week after the sale saying "I hate this horse, I want my money back." I think the only people that would really be against this is someone with something to hide, and you would want to steer clear of them anyway. I think it sounds great. I have known of a few people to buy this way in the past so it's not a completely new idea which should help smooth your way. Good luck!
- I leased my mare before the owner could no longer afford her and put her up for sale, and so I bought her. I was happy that I leased before buying because it was a walk away situation, if I hadn't gotten along with her I wasn't stuck. Also it gave us time to form a bond before purchase. Because you are a seasoned owner you know the cost, but leasing helped us figure cost control. I think you have a good idea. Good Luck.
