Owning a horse is a big financial as well as emotional responsibility. Many of our clients choose the ELS "Partner-Lease" program before they buy a horse or as they begin the process of horse ownership. This program encourages clients to experience horse ownership in a safe educational & fun environment.

The Purchase Price, Board, Tack & Equipment selection and Lessons can quickly become financially overwhelming. What once was a dream can quickly become a night “mare.” ELS would like to help you reduce this risk. If an equine Partner does not work out, you are able to choose another Partner that may meet your goals.

Why Lease?
If you are considering buying a horse, but are unsure which breed, size, disposition is right for you.
If you would like to own a horse, but don't have the time to care for one on a regular basis.
If you enjoy riding, but can't afford to buy your own horse.
If you love to ride and would like a consistent lesson horse.
If you want to know what is involved in taking care of a horse before you buy.
If you travel a lot and need to stay flexible.

What Does a Lease Cover?
ELS covers the maintenance of the horse: shoes, worming, shots & routine health care. ELS provides standard equipment needed to ride the horse which may be available for purchase with the horse.

What Is Not Covered?
ELS does not cover Vet care due to an accident involving the Lease-Partner.

What If My Partner Is Not Right For Me?
ELS will always act in the horse’s best interest. Every attempt will be made to find a better match and work with you to ensure satisfaction.

What Happens if Someone Wants to Buy the Partner I am Leasing?
ELS will ensure you have the first opportunity to purchase the horse, however, we ask that you understand how important it is to us that the horse has a chance to go to a permanent life-time Partner.

What Are Other Benefits of This Program?
ELS offers this program to help with the following:
• Assistance with horse selection: Pre-purchase advise and selecting the right horse for your goals
• Assistance with choosing Tack & Equipment: Try a variety of riding styles to fit your lifestyle before you buy
• Assistance with Training/Lessons: ELS offers a variety of classes to help you reach your potential
• Education in caring for and maintaining a horse: Boarding options are explored

How Do I Get Started?
ELS offers a variety of breeds, sizes, horse-a-nalities and training styles to choose from. Our goal is to assist you in spending money wisely to meet your goals as a horse owner.

1. Call ELS for an appointment to visit the barn.
2. Meet and select an available Equine-Partner
3. Select Option A,B, or C (Option D is available when you are ready to purchase a horse)
4. Start enjoying your new Partner.

What Are the Partner-Lease Options?

LEASE OPTION A: Bronze-Lease @ $275/month
• 1 Private or Group lesson per week ($200 value)
• Selected Partner remains consistent

LEASE OPTION B: Silver-Lease @ $375/month
• 2 Private or Group lessons per week ($400 value)
• Selected Partner remains consistent

LEASE OPTION C: Gold-Lease @ $475/month
• 1 Private or Group lesson per week ($400 value)
• 1 Natural Horsemanship lesson per week ($260 value)
• Selected Partner remains consistent

LEASE OPTION D: Platinum-Lease @ $575/month
• This lease option is the closest to owning your own horse.
• 1 Private or Group lesson per week ($200 value)
• 1 Natural Horsemanship lesson per week ($260 value)
• 1 Practice Ride per week ($120 value) or
• Additional Private or Group lesson per week ($200 value)
• Selected Partner remains consistent

LEASE OPTION E: Share-Leasing @ variable rates (depends on arrangement)
Share-leasing involves a lease agreement between a current Boarder and a Lease-Partner. The owner leases his/her horse to a lesee for riding on certain hours or days of the week. ELS assists the Boarders in selecting potential Lease Partners. Lessons are not included, but may be arranged separately. See the Lease page for available horses.

***Lease Options A, B, C, D, allow you to select from a variety of Classes/Lessons available to ensure your satisfaction. These classes are developed to assist you in achieving your personal goals. Custom classes can be arranged for an additional fee.