HOW TO FIND A HORSE TO LOAN (How I found Ted + My Tips For Where To Look) UK Equestrian YouTuber

As part of my new horse research series, in this video we'll discuss how to find a horse to loan or how to find a horse to share. Where to look for horses to share, how I found my loan horse and my tips for what to look for in a new horse. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below and I'll get back to you.
Equestrian Websites from Tip 5 (UK specific):
www.preloved.co.uk/
www.horsemart.co.uk/
www.righthorserighthome.co.uk/
www.horsequest.co.uk/
www.freeads.co.uk/ (select 'Equestrian' in the menu on the right)
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About me: Riding With Rhi is a UK Equestrian KZbinr based in London. I am sharing/part-loaning a horse called Ted and sharing my honest experience of horse loaning and the things I wish people had told me.

[@bailey5441]

Yes Preloved is really good I’ve found 3 loans that I’m interested in near me

[@RidingWithRhi]

Ah that's great. Good luck and stay safe!

[@brookes.journey1532]

Be careful! X

[@MelissaRedman]

this is so useful! I also posted an ad on a facebook group and have found a share to try after lockdown. have subscribed :)

[@RidingWithRhi]

Ahhh I'm so excited for you! You'll have to give me an update once you start sharing after lockdown. Welcome to our virtual yard

[@MelissaRedman]

heheh will do!! :)

[@RidingWithRhi]

Drop any comments about loaning horses below and check out the rest of the New Horse Research Series Here: kzbin.info/aero/PL0y_d0jJ7j_Q_-zs7_DEAQetgvj_elJkg

[@alcequestrian]

I'm going to look on the websites soon, just to get an idea!

[@s_11869]

When you loan u still take the horse or pony to shows although it isn’t fully urs?

[@RidingWithRhi]

Usually yes, but it is up to the owner. Most owners would be totally fine with it as long as you ask for permission :)

[@Joeandme]

Tysm!!!!! When I’m 15-16 I’ll look at these websites!!

[@starstableedits-hope4183]

omg thanks so much this helped so much i have now found a 14.2hh horse for loan and his name is misty love him so much

[@RidingWithRhi]

Congratulations!

[@starstableedits-hope4183]

@@RidingWithRhi thanks

[@abihale6154]

You defo gained a new subscriber!!! This helped me so so so so much so thank you I have been looking for a loan and didn’t know about Facebook ones so my mum and I have found a horse all thanks to you so tysm!!!!!

[@RidingWithRhi]

I'm so pleased to hear that Abi! Congratulations on your new horse and welcome to our virtual little yard here on KZbin

[@charlotte4207]

Thanks for the video! I'm looking at moving to Surrey soon and would like to find a horse to share so this information is really useful. :)

[@RidingWithRhi]

My pleasure! If you haven’t yet seen it (and if you are looking at full loans too) I did a video on the costs of horses monthly + into detail on livery prices in Surrey/London for 5-day, assisted DIY and DIY: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emrHlYerjtakmdU

[@RidingWithRhi]

(The timestamps for each different livery are in the description)

[@charlotte4207]

I actually found your channel through that video, and will definitely make use of your spreadsheet! (I have now watched all of your videos, so I thought it was about time I left a comment aha)

[@RidingWithRhi]

Ah! Thanks so much, what a wonderful thing to hear. Welcome to the virtual yard! Well I love to hear what people want to see more of so if you have anything you’re researching at the moment or would like to see again please do let me know.

[@trxppic6018]

I am so happy! Im really excited about possibly getting a paet loan Thank you aswell most honest youtuber

[@RidingWithRhi]

Well Ted is 16.1hh so that's 163cm. 13.1hh would be a middle-sized pony, approx 133cm. Ponies go up to 14.2hh and after they are classed as a horse.

[@trxppic6018]

@@RidingWithRhi oh okay! :) tysm i am obssessed with ur channel

[@RidingWithRhi]

Trxppic haha thank you! Glad you love it

[@Anna-tj9ef]

Thank you very useful as im seaching for a part loan but i cant really find what im looking for and also me and my family are always quie busy but i will definitely use the websites you recommended

[@RidingWithRhi]

It's not easy! Before I found that list of 4 i saw so many that just weren't the right fit for me. I would say that even though it's tempting, don't rush it because you want to get back riding! Make sure you spend the time to find the right horse. You might also find that there are more horses after the lockdown - everyone is at home at the moment which means some people who might usually have a sharer don't need one at the moment, but they might in a few months.

[@Anna-tj9ef]

yes i have noticed not alot of ads are up at the moment

[@Anna-tj9ef]

Elsie Brett thank you I will definitely have a look

[@RidingWithRhi]

@Elsie Brett 100% great advice. Ask ALL the questions, even the ones you feel like you'll be 'judged' for asking. A great owner won't care - they'll appreciate your thoughtfulness.

[@caitlinyork9946]

In the least nosy way possible, how did you know when you could afford a share and would have the time for a share etc? I graduate from uni soon and will be look for a share but I worry with the cost and costs for other everyday things. Plus time with working etc.

[@RidingWithRhi]

Well, sharing is significantly cheaper than full-loan or buying a horse (see my costs + contracts video for detail if you haven’t already seen) and I had already budgeted the cost into my monthly expenses so I knew I could afford it. As for time, shares range from 1-2 days a week to many. Mine is 3 days a week and I know that on those 3 days I make time for the horse. If I am away or absolutely can’t come, I let the owners know (at least a week in advance) and swap or forgo my days for that week. In essence, you need to look at your monthly outgoings and see if you could realistically afford it and then if so, find a share with a number of days you are comfortable with. As with anything, it’s a commitment but if you plan + are enthusiastic about it, you’ll find that it fits into your week nicely and you enjoy it! If not, perhaps sharing isn’t for you and that’s ok! There are tonnes of other ways to enjoy horses such as lessons, pony days etc. I hope that helps !

[@xlkshannon128]

I used preloved for a while but only a couple came up around me and they weren’t very suitable, my instructor has recommended a stable that might have loans tho which is where I’m going on Sunday :P

[@RidingWithRhi]

Instructors are amazing for that!! Good luck. Let me know how you get on ❤️

[@xlkshannon128]

Riding With Rhi I will :)!

[@katierobertsx2622]

I really really want a full loan as I’m desperate to move yards, but the cost is almost impossible :/

[@lunamagicath1658]

I'm looking to share a horse at my riding school that is owned separately by one of the yard owners but used on the school. But don't know how to ask 😭

[@ellamclauchlan8282]

I’m wanting to look for a loan in a few months however I’m not experienced too much and I’m scared that I won’t be ready even though I know quite a lot and very committed

[@RidingWithRhi]

Have you thought about looking at a share first, to ease you in? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIaciq2Ih8-Kl6M

[@amelieevans3211]

Hi 👋🏻 love the channel! I was wondering if you could make like a ‘how to afford a loan horse’ or ‘ways to make money for your loan horse’ as this would really help Thank you!!!

[@RidingWithRhi]

Hi ! Thanks for the request - I'll have a think of some equestrian related answers for this one. Did you see my video on how much a horse costs in general? kzbin.info/www/bejne/emrHlYerjtakmdU

[@lucindavictorianorris3738]

I’m going to view a part loan horse today but my anxiety is sky high. Do you have any tips on viewing with anxiety?

[@RidingWithRhi]

Congratulations! It's ok to be nervous and it's ok to say that when you get there, by the way. I was so nervous when I went to see Ted and I made a joke about messing up in front of the owners. It made me laugh and made them laugh and helped lighten the mood. Let them set the pace and ride first etc and don't do anything you're not comfortable with. It's ok to say 'I would love to just do walk, trot and canter today, but do you think I could come back another time to try jumping?" or whatever the case may be. You might find that once you are on the horse and have had a little walk, you relax. Whatever you do, take your time. Take it in and don't rush. The right owner will respect your decision to take it all in and take time to think about it. Ask lots of questions and don't feel pressured to make any decisions on the spot. Take a few days and feel free to ask to visit again. Listen to your gut too, not every situation or yard suits every person and that's ok. It's more important to take longer finding the right horse than to go fast and get the wrong one. Enjoy it!

[@lucindavictorianorris3738]

Riding With Rhi Thankyou so so so much! Honestly you don’t realise how much you’ve helped me calm down! Thankyou! I’m excited now!☺️

[@RidingWithRhi]

You got this!! Take it step by step, take a breath. You are human and it's ok to say you are a bit nervous. You know how to ride but the situation is scary, of course it is. It doesn't make you less of a rider. Let me know how you get on!

[@amrixah]

Can u pls do a how to convince ur parents to let u share or loan?

[@RidingWithRhi]

I have thought about this but it’s a really difficult one. For one, I never managed to do that. I never had horses of my own as a child and I’m 26 now so I pay for ted myself, not my parents. It’s hard because as much as you can show that you are responsible and can look after a horse, it’ll be your parents paying for your share, not you and horses are expensive. I can certainly talk about things you should consider as conversation topics with you parents to start talking about the possibility of getting a share, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable giving “tactics” on convincing your parents to get you a horse because I don’t want anyone’s parents feeling guilt / pressure if they simply can’t afford it or don’t want to. I hope that makes sense?

[@amrixah]

Yes it does make sense and it would be very appreciated if you could make that vid. ☺️

[@RidingWithRhi]

For sure! I’ve just done a poll about it on my ig based on this convo and I’m getting some good responses so I’ll add it to my list!

[@amrixah]

Thx 😊 xx

[@leahmurray247]

Hi. Thank you for the video. I’m just wondering, as someone who is a beginner/novice, can you still loan a horse? Thanks. ☺️

[@blihasmoreswagthanu4892]

Hi :D I’m really late so you might already have an answer but just in case you still want an answer I’ll help :) Most yards say you have to be off lead rein before you can loan, however I’m sure you could see if a yard will loan to a complete beginner. The main things they look at aren’t the riding but the caring for the horse, so if you can tack up, groom, clean and all that jazz, I don’t see why not :D This is just in my case tho x

[@andi_b]

Do u think you'll ever get your own horse one day? I'm lucky enough to be owned by a grumpy Arab mare lol

[@RidingWithRhi]

Yes! Currently looking for a horse of my own kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5awk4OAoNSffqs