Looking after each other
Staying safe
Most people on Stable to Stable are exactly who they say they are, and most arrangements go smoothly. A few sensible habits keep it that way — here's what we'd encourage on both sides.
Keep conversations on the platform first
Enquire through Stable to Stable and share phone numbers or email addresses only once you both choose to.
Know who you're dealing with
Take a little time to satisfy yourself that the person is who they say they are before you travel or send money — a phone call, a video call of the horse, or meeting at the yard the horse actually lives on all help.
Check the passport and the right to sell, loan or share
Ask to see the horse's passport and check it matches the horse in front of you. Satisfy yourself that the person offering the horse genuinely owns it or has the owner's authority to sell, loan or share it.
Always view before you commit
See the horse in person, ride if appropriate, and take an experienced friend, instructor or professional with you.
Never rely on an advert or a match score alone
Adverts, rider profiles, match percentages and AI Matchmaker commentary are written from information users have entered. They are a helpful starting point, not a substitute for seeing the horse and forming your own view.
What we do and don't check
Stable to Stable introduces riders and owners. We don't inspect horses, carry out veterinary examinations, or independently verify a horse's health, behaviour, ownership or suitability.
Ask questions and expect honest answers
Behaviours, history, health, management and the reason for sale, loan or share are all fair questions.
Consider a vetting
Where you're buying, an independent veterinary examination by a vet acting for you is money well spent. Insurance and a clear understanding of ongoing costs matter too.
Put it in writing
Use a written agreement for a sale, loan or share, covering costs, insurance, use of the horse, notice periods and who decides what. It protects both sides and prevents most disagreements.
Be careful with money
Never pay a deposit for a horse you haven’t seen, be wary of pressure to move quickly, avoid unusual payment methods, and keep a record of what was agreed and paid.
Welfare comes first
If an advert, a yard or someone's behaviour raises a genuine welfare concern, please report it to us — and contact a welfare organisation or the authorities if a horse may be at risk.
Report anything that feels wrong
You can report a listing or a user from their page, and block anyone you no longer wish to hear from. Reports are private and never shown to the person reported.
Our match scores are a starting point, not a verdict — read how matching works.