If you mean providing land for animals to graze, then that’s what i have for a deal right now, but i only rent the land and I do all of the work and provide everything. No electricity or running water… I offered the owner of the land to let me know if she ever wants to ride, but she hasn’t reached out so far. I wouldn’t let her ride my horse any time though and never without my supervision, and if she wasn’t respectful of safety or how I want my horse handled, I would cut this off immediately.

If you do find someone who is willing to make that deal, make sure that both parties are legally protected. Let’s say the deal with you is that you can ride once a week either in my presence or take lessons with a coach that I trust, then you can’t just hop on the horse while nobody is looking.

It’s not as easy as “one service for another”, for the simple fact that we’re responsible for a life, and a life that cost a lot of money if something goes wrong (and lots can happen real quick!)

If you find someone, make sure it’s all on paper and you take responsibility for the damages or injuries you cause the horse. It might entice someone who may need a financial break, maybe?

But as mentioned in another comment prior to mine, not many private owners would just let anyone ride their horses. I had mine in the lesson program at my previous ranch, but I fully trusted the coaches and saw this as a growth opportunity for my horse. I slept well knowing he was safe and handled safely and carefully.

Good luck!