MacNair's Country Acres

2721 Dover Farm Rd.

Raleigh, NC 27606

919-851-1118

Leasing

While owning a horse is not a prerequisite to equestrian sport, most riders,

as they become more proficient, want to have a horse. We understand that circumstances differ for everyone, as do goals, time available and finances.

Every rider, before buying or leasing a horse, should understand that a horse

is a tremendous responsibility and not to be undertaken lightly. It requires the commitment of a significant amount of time and money. Additionally, riders

must be skilled enough to independently groom and tack up a horse and be

able to ride outside of a structured lesson. If you decide that riding in lessons

is not enough and want to pursue other options, please talk to your trainer.

Looking for a horse for one of our current clients is a team effort, but the

person you are most comfortable working with (and who would be your

primary trainer) will be involved at each step of the process. Regardless of

who the “point” person is, we will all be part of the procedure. We are very fortunate to have so many professional opinions to work with and feel it is to

your advantage as well. We confer continually throughout the sales or lease process to identify the horse most suitable for you and the one who will help advance your goals.

Daily Lease:

Before long-term leasing or buying, students should consider leasing a school horse for the day, once or twice a week, to experience riding on a more

regular basis and in a less structured setting.

Partial Lease:

Leasing a school horse or a horse owned by a boarder is an opportunity to

ride two or three days a week and to take on some of the responsibilities

of having a horse of one's own. Depending on the days per week, the lessee

will be responsible for a portion of the horse's board, shoeing and veterinary expenses, although the horse will probably have his own tack and supplies.

Full Lease:

With a full lease, the rider will have access to the horse every day,

remembering that horses need at least one day off a week. In addition to

paying the horse's board, shoeing, and medical expenses there is usually a

small lease fee. You may need to purchase tack, depending on the lease. But

you would be shielded from some of the expenses of owning a horse outright, including responsibility for serious illness or injury.

Holiday Horse Lease:

During Wake County School holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring

Break), Teacher Work-Days, and Track-Outs (for those on a

year-round schedule), qualified students may ride our school horses

independently of lessons. Students may choose a horse (if s/he is available)

for a two-hour block of time, usually 10 AM to noon, or 2 PM to 4 PM. This

time is supervised but offers the student the freedom to practice the skills

they have been learning during lessons. This option is offered only to students

who can safely ride on their own and tack the horse independently.

Students should see their instructor for details.

If no horses currently at MacNair's are available, we will help you find a horse elsewhere. Usually, this would be a full lease with a more substantial lease fee, as well as a small commission paid to MacNair's for finding a suitable animal. Most owners who lease their horses require that the lessee carry mortality insurance on the horse as well as major

medical coverage for the rider.

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