Get Horse Lease Agreement

A written boarding agreement will normally indicate that you must provide the stable operator with one month's written notice to terminate the agreement.

An off-site lease, sometimes referred to as a care lease, can mean a couple of things. If it's a care lease, this means you don't pay the owner anything and cover all costs at a boarding facility of your choosing (the owner usually approves it, however).

You might be asked to pay a percentage of the vet and boarding bills. In some leases, you might only be responsible for paying a riding fee. If you have never owned or leased a horse before, a partial lease agreement might be the most convenient, cost-effective option for you rather than a full lease agreement.

Most owners allow you to use their tack. You'll need to buy your own apparel. Some horses may already be covered under the owner's insurance policy. Don't be surprised if the owner requires you to purchase it with a full lease.

At the other end of the leasing spectrum is what's known as a “feed lease.” This is where you are only responsible for whatever it costs to feed or board the horse. All other care (farrier and vet bills, etc.) remain the responsibility of the horse's owner.

In exchange for the exclusive use of the above-named (mare, gelding or stallion) (horse's name) during the period of this lease, the Lessee does hereby agree to assume all responsibilities and to pay all normal and necessary expenses for the care of said horse consistent with the practices of good animal husbandry, ...

Leasing a horse is nearly always less expensive than buying one. It's a relatively low-cost option between owning a horse outright and using a rotating carousel of school horses at the stables. You get the consistency of riding one horse without much of the expense.

A lease agreement should specify who is responsible for ensuring the horse receives adequate shelter, feed and water, grooming, exercise, farrier care, dental care, and veterinary care, including vaccines and deworming.