Leasing Guidelines - A Wonderful Opportunity and Great Alternative!

Why Lease?

It's the best way to determine if you (or your child) has the time and dedication required prior to purchasing a horse
Leasing allows you the experience of caring for a horse as your own and to build a wonderful bond with your equine friend
All of the horse's expenses including daily care, maintenance, vet/farrier fees, and any vaccines/medication are paid for by the farm
All lease agreements are on a month by month basis and can be discontinued for any reason after the end of the month with a weeks notification
Depending on the horse, bi-weekly or weekly lessons required with priority of lease horse during the lesson
Ride schedule is fully determined by the leaser. We only ask that the lease days stay consistent week to week unless pre-arranged
There are some restrictions concerning jumping, off-property travel, and equipment use that is all explained prior to commitment

We offer several lease options to fit any schedule. All leases are on property only, the horses will stay in our care as they are a part of our family!

Full Lease - Full access to the horse 4 days of the week and includes 2 private half-hour lessons during the month
Partial Lease - Partial leases can be customized from 1 to 3 rides a week with 2 private half-hour lessons during the month. Prices depending one number of lease rides per week

Contact Christin at 813-731-5875 for any lease questions or to set up a lease consultation

Available Horses for Lease

ON THE FRITZ - "Fritz"

Fritz is a 17.1H 2009 dark bay Thoroughbred gelding. This horse drips molasses he is so sweet. While his size may be intimidating, his calm demeanor and snuggle tendencies show just what a great guy he is.

A been there done that type who specializes in the Equitation world, Fritz has the moves and presence for any arena. He is a true joy to ride. The trot lifts you up, rocking horse canter, and point him to a jump and 'Fritz take the wheel'! Not for beginners only due to his size and that fact that a 17h canter stride is HUGE!

He has recently been shown in the Beginner Hunters with some of our younger riders and is set to compete in his first Hunter Derby. He would even excel in First Level dressage (that may be next if our trainer gets bored).

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SILVER LINING - "Sawyer"

Sawyer is a15.2H 8 year old dapple grey grade Quarter Horse gelding. Prior to coming to Bella, he lived in Amish Country roaming the countryside as a trail horse extraordinaire. He is an in your pocket type of guy that is happy just to follow you around.
Sawyer is still learning his new role as a part of the Bella team and is making great strides in figuring out what it means to be a hunter/jumper/lesson horse. Very willing but can sometimes get uncertain understanding what the rider is asking. Schooling up to 2' course with our trainer and cross rails with his current partial leaser.
Sawyer is only available for a partial lease at this time. He will need an intermediate rider at least as he can sometimes get a little quick and have directional disagreements.

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CHROMTASTIC - "Chrome"

15.1 hand, 11 yr old Warmblood cross gelding. He has that classic hunter build that would fit right in at the higher level shows.
HUGE personality in a compact package! Chrome is the barn character and holds a special place in our hearts.
Currently showing 2' courses, W/T/C and lead changes. You will have a fun ride every time. No spook, he is steadfast on the trails with or without friends. We have come across spicy geese, deer, foxes, groundhogs, and a blue heron that is the bane of my existence without blinking.
As much as we LOVE this horse, he will need a special person to be his leaser. Rider will need to be at least Advanced/Intermediate level and can think on your feet with confidence. If allowed he can be a bully. He does have allergies and would have you believe he is allergic to air (the sneezing seems to come on strong when asked to work...). Chrome is a special case and we would be willing to sell if we find his person.

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XX HOLLYWOOD SCANDAL XX - "Candy"

Candy is a 15.2H 12 year old American Paint mare.

Candy has every button known to man in Western Dressage. She's Famous!! Well famous to us but to be fair she did show at the WDAA World Championship Show with her prior owner, Lynn Newton. She is a little more forward of a ride but it is more impulse from behind than truly trying to go fast.

Not just western! She is very versatile and can go English or western. Has recently started jumping cross-rails and small verticals and even going in lessons with some of our more advanced beginners trotting jumps.

She has won several year end championships with her current junior rider and is an all around good egg. She has no marish tendencies thank goodness.

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SCOTCH THE IMPULSE - "Scotch"

Scotch is a 16H 5 year old palomino AQHA gelding.

Affectionately called Moosey at the barn, Scotch is a very promising young horse. I say this with every loving bone in my body, but he is wide as he is tall, he's built like a brickhouse. If we could trademark Barbie's Dream Horse we would. He is just a nice looking horse all around.

As part of his training, he competed in the winter series hosted by Woodedge at the Dream park ending up overall Grand Champion in Pleasure even though one judge did say he had zero effort over fences (that's gotten better!). He is also currently competing in Western Dressage constantly score in the 70s.

He will need at least an intermediate rider but not for the reason you think. 10 out of 10 safe and is even in the therapeutic program but we don't call him Moosey for nothing. He's big and he's 5, if he doesn't feel like you can make him go, he ain't moving. Your legs will hate you but once he knows you're serious he is such a fun time that you'll come back for more!