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Loan Livery

Premium Horse and Pony Loans for Every Rider

Experience the ultimate loan package and be expertly matched with your ideal horse or pony by our dedicated Livery Manager. Our comprehensive and flexible packages include a wide range of premium horses, high-end equipment, superb facilities, and expert support all within a friendly, professional setting. Ideal for riders of any level, this unmatched offering delivers freedom, flexibility and excellence like nothing else.

Loan ownership is exclusively available to members who ride with us. Not riding with us yet? No problem — simply book your introductory ride today to get the ball rolling!

What’s Included:

  • Safe Horses & Equipment: Well-trained, licensed, and vet-checked horses with all equipment included.
  • Professional Standards: British Horse Society (BHS) registered with qualified staff offering professional guidance and support.
  • Comprehensive Care: Full equine care and management handled by experienced professionals.
  • Insurance Protection: Third-party liability cover included for peace of mind.
  • Natural Care for Horses: Ensuring their well-being in a natural and enriched environment.
  • Woodland Hacking: Enjoy scenic and safe hacking onsite, as well as complimentary access to surrounding landowner fields for peaceful off-road hacking
  • Access to Facilities: Two outdoor floodlit arenas, one Olympic-sized indoor floodlit arena, show jumping and cross-country training fields, indoor and outdoor stable yards, and organised tack room storage.
  • Community Activities: Livery-exclusive lessons with qualified coaches, onsite livery competitions and offsite outings, and riding and activities with friends in a supportive environment.

Benefits of Riding and Caring for a Horse

Riding and caring for a horse not only develops valuable life skills but also supports mental well-being, particularly for young riders. Here’s what they can gain:

  • Character Development: Patience, discipline, humility, responsibility
  • Emotional Growth: Empathy, compassion, gratitude, kindness
  • Personal Strengths: Self-confidence, resilience, leadership, trust
  • Interpersonal Skills: Communication, attentiveness, respect, loyalty
  • Mindfulness: Deepens connection to nature and animals, calming
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"Excellent equestrian centre. Started last summer and now loan a horse there. I am achieving more than I dreamed of already. A safe and lovely place to develop an understanding of these amazing animals."

Alison R., via Google Reviews
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"Lavant Equestrian has to be the best facility locally for getting children connected to their passion of horse riding ... testament to the quality of the teaching, horses (and ponies) and the facility as a whole."

Graeme W., via Google Reviews

Horse & Pony Loan Options and Costs

Click/tap on an option below to find out more:

Peak Loan

Description

For our adult and child Members only, who would like to lease-hire a suitable horse/pony from us for an all-inclusive fee.

What’s Included

  • Horse/pony and equipment.
  • Third party cover.
  • All equine care, consumables and use of facilities, including indoor school, arena floodlights and jumps.
  • Supportive, professional staff available on a daily basis to help and advise.
  • Exercised regularly and schooled when required.
  • Loan liveries will have their horse/pony in all lessons and activities.
  • Special calendar of events specifically for our liveries only, including training with the top coaches.

Cost

  • £660 per calendar month

Terms of Use

  • Horse/pony remains in riding school.
  • 1 hour riding and 1 hour handling per day, bar Tuesdays (non-accruable).
  • Only the named individual may ride the horse/pony.
  • 1 month’s notice to cancel.
  • Loans are for a minimum of 6 months duration.
  • 4 sessions a week, can include both weekend days.

Non-Peak Loan

Description

For our adult and child Members only, who would like to lease-hire a suitable horse/pony from us for an all-inclusive fee.

What’s Included

  • Horse/pony and equipment.
  • Third party cover.
  • All equine care, consumables and use of facilities, including indoor school, arena floodlights and jumps.
  • Supportive, professional staff available on a daily basis to help and advise.
  • Exercised regularly and schooled when required.
  • Loan liveries will have their horse/pony in all lessons and activities.
  • Special calendar of events specifically for our liveries only, including training with the top coaches.

Cost

  • £660 per calendar month

Terms of Use

  • For loaning a horse/pony pre-4pm on weekday.
  • Horse/pony remains in riding school.
  • 1 hour riding and 1 hour handling per day, bar Tuesdays (non-accruable).
  • Only the named individual may ride the horse/pony.
  • 1 month’s notice to cancel.
  • Loans are for a minimum of 6 months duration.
  • 5 sessions a week, to include 1 weekend day.

Term-Time Loan

Description

For our adult and child Members only, who would like to lease-hire a suitable horse/pony from us for an all-inclusive fee.

What’s Included

  • Horse/pony and equipment.
  • Third party cover.
  • All equine care, consumables and use of facilities, including indoor school, arena floodlights and jumps.
  • Supportive, professional staff available on a daily basis to help and advise.
  • Exercised regularly and schooled when required.
  • Loan liveries will have their horse/pony in all lessons and activities.
  • Special calendar of events specifically for our liveries only, including training with the top coaches.

Cost

  • £605 per calendar month

Terms of Use

  • For loaning a horse/pony during school term-time only and pre-4pm.
  • Horse/pony remains in riding school.
  • 1 hour riding and 1 hour handling per day, bar Tuesdays (non-accruable).
  • Only the named individual may ride the horse/pony.
  • 1 month’s notice to cancel.
  • Loans are for a minimum of 6 months duration.
  • 4 sessions in the weekday.

Pamper Loan

Description

For our adult and child Members only, who would like to lease-hire a suitable horse/pony from us for an all-inclusive fee, without riding

What’s Included

  • Horse/pony and equipment.
  • Third party cover.
  • All equine care, consumables and use of facilities, including indoor school, arena floodlights and jumps.
  • Supportive, professional staff available on a daily basis to help and advise.
  • Exercised regularly and schooled when required.
  • Loan liveries will have their horse/pony in all lessons and activities.
  • Special calendar of events specifically for our liveries only, including training with the top coaches.

Cost

  • £400 per calendar month (Terms of Use same as Peak Loan above, with Pampering only)
  • £400 per calendar month (Terms of Use same as Non-Peak Loan above, with Pampering only)
  • £250 per calendar month (Terms of Use same as Term-Time Loan above, with Pampering only)

Mini Loan

Description

For our child Members only of level 1-3 who would like to lease-hire a suitable horse/pony from us for an all-inclusive fee.

What’s Included

  • Horse/pony and equipment.
  • Third party cover.
  • All equine care, consumables and use of facilities, including indoor school, arena floodlights and jumps.
  • Supportive, professional staff available on a daily basis to help and advise.
  • Exercised regularly and schooled when required.
  • Loan liveries will have their horse/pony in all lessons and activities.
  • Special calendar of events specifically for our liveries only, including training with the top coaches.

Cost

  • £220 per calendar month

Terms of Use

  • Horse/pony remains in riding school.
  • 1 hour riding and 1 hour handling per day, bar Tuesdays (non-accruable).
  • Only the named individual may ride the horse/pony.
  • 1 month’s notice to cancel.
  • Mini Loans are for a minimum of 3 months duration.
  • 2 sessions a week, can include 1 weekend day.
  • Livery times: weekday 3:30-5:30pm or weekend 12-2pm.

Horse & Pony Loan Arrangement

Lavant Equestrian’s horse and pony loan arrangement is unique. This innovative service provides the perfect entry point into horse ownership, giving an insight into responsibilities and rewards. It is also open to all members of Lavant Equestrian (only), there is no experience level required.

The horses and ponies in this arrangement (which is most of them) develop a heart-warming bond with their “owner” and its popularity and demand speaks for itself.

Find Out More About Loan Livery

Our program ensures riders and horses are in a supportive environment, fostering growth and enjoyment in equal measure.

Contact us to find out which horses and ponies are available and find the perfect package for you!

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