Leasing schoolmasters

[Tallyyo]

I am looking for a 4th level or above school master to lease. Do these even exist anywhere? I can't seem to find any leases other than hunters! I am a professional who due to old injuries has given up eventing and would like to work on my USDF medals. I have a lower level horse to work on my bronze, but would like something to start preparing for the silver. Any thoughts, ideas, contacts?

[JRG]

I have a friend just starting to look into the same type of horse you are looking for and running into difficulty, they are not usually advertised. He has contacted a couple of trainers in the area and they are networking for this person.

My advice would be to contact trainers in your area that deal with upper level horses and use them as a touch stone. They will be the ones generally to know if a horse is avail. first. Good Luck.

[miste76]

There was a 4th level gelding advertised in my area a few months ago... I had thought about leasing an experienced horse like him but then decided to purchase a green horse. Sometimes I think I'm crazy ;)

[joiedevie99]

1- they are usually kept very local or in barn only because they are valuable and well loved, so contact your local dressage trainers- or better yet start taking your other horse over for lessons so they can get to know you and how you ride

2- you may need to take regular lessons with the trainer connected to the horse

3- I know at least a few people who would be reluctant to lease a good solid horse who can help get a silver medal to someone without their bronze, or without a solid competition record at 2nd or 3rd. Start showing your other horse, make connections with other trainers in the area, find a trainer you trust to take lessons with, and chances are something will turn up.

[indyblue]

I am leasing a level 5 horse and had to compete with at least 30 other people to get him.I nearly gave up at the beginning of the process but I am so glad I didn't.Its the best thing Ive ever done to do with horses.I hope you find something.Good luck.

[Puddin Pie]

My coach leased hers for a short while. But it was definately a situation of existing client, approved home, frequent check ins. I have had the opportunity to take many lessons on him and show him to finish my bronze and 1/2 of my silver (my 4th level scores).

[Mariesonny]

Your best bet is to start taking lessons with a good professional who can hook you up with a horse like this. My instructor has done this with some of her students. Of course they take lessons from her and the horse is at her barn.