Not to mention cleaning of the trailer once the ride is over - if you're
hauling 2 horses instead of one, that's twice the poop and twice the mess and if
you've never done it, it is a job and certainly one that help is always
appreciated!
I would be prepared to take on more than half of
the expenses. Offer to pay for all the gas, all the food for you two
humans, and bring at least one really yummy treat whether it be something
sweet, or a killer lunch for the vet check. You should pay your ride
fees, and if the horse needs shoes just so you can ride, then offer to pay
for that. Most people may not take you up on all this, but be happy
if they do.
Remember, the owner of the rig will be incuring all the
wear and tear on his vehicle and tires. He/she has been
feeding, vetting, outfitting, shoeing the horse you will be using.
If something happens to their horse, they will have to take the time off
to meet the vet. They will do the daily bandaging, the daily
worrying, etc. These are expences that someone else will have to lay out
in order for you to have one day of fun. Yes, the owner would have
done that anyway. But they still had to do it.
I would prefer
that when someone offers me a horse, that at the end of the ride, they
feel like they are ahead of the game because I came along...not just
even.
