Taking the horse home

The relationship between the Field Officer and the borrower is ongoing, as they will be the first port of call if any problem should arise. They are responsible for carrying out regular checks to make sure everything is running smoothly - these checks can be unannounced. The borrower will be given a loan pack, which is a record of all the worming, shoeing and veterinary care. It is a condition of loan that all of these procedures are kept up to date and are paid for by the borrower, including any extra veterinary costs that arise. Once the horse is taken on loan the borrower takes on all the costs of the horse, including a minimum of third party insurance. The horses are not loaned out with any tack, rugs or equipment. The ILPH asks that all borrowers are members of the ILPH and also asks for a loan agreement fee, which will be between £20 and £400, when taking an ILPH horse on loan.