Safety First, Always.
Sharing horses brings joy, companionship, and shared care. We design our technology to safeguard privacy, set clear legal standards, and support equine welfare at every step.
Progressive Privacy
Your barn address and exact location remain completely hidden from public view until you choose to reveal them to a verified counterparty.
Equine Legal Standards
Full compliance with Equine Activity Liability Acts across 48 U.S. states and Canadian provincial regulations, establishing clear risk assumptions.
Mutual Agreement Handshake
Both parties review and confirm arrangements, trial rides, and expectations before any in-person commitments take place.
How Progressive Privacy Protects Your Barn
Unlike general classifieds that broadcast your farm address to anyone on the internet, ShareMyHorse uses a 3-tier privacy boundary modeled after leading hospitality platforms:
Public Browsing (Wide Radius)
The general public sees only your county/region (e.g., "Chester County, PA") and an approximate 25-mile circle. Real coordinates and street names are never returned by our server.
Active Conversation (Neighborhood Radius)
Once a rider or owner initiates messaging, location narrows to the city/town and a ~5-mile radius, allowing parties to assess driving feasibility without compromising the barn address.
Accepted Handshake (Owner-Controlled Full Reveal)
After both users accept a sharing handshake, the owner can selectively toggle on exact street address, barn name, directions, and phone numbers exclusively for that person.
Recommended Pre-Sharing Checklist
Essential steps every owner and rider should take before starting an arrangement:
For Horse Owners
- • Be candid about your horse's quirks, training level, and known behavioral triggers.
- • Supervise the first trial ground-handling and riding session in person.
- • Check references from the rider's current or previous trainers.
- • Verify the rider wears an ASTM/SEI certified equestrian helmet and proper footwear.
- • Document emergency contacts, your vet, and farrier contact info at the barn.
For Riders & Carers
- • Be honest about your riding ability, experience level, and comfort zone.
- • Never ride alone without someone knowing your location and schedule.
- • Always wear an ASTM/SEI or CE certified helmet and heeled riding boots.
- • Inspect tack and equipment for safety and proper fit before mounting.
- • Consider personal equine liability or accident insurance coverage.
Equine Liability Insurance by State & Province
Standard homeowner policies exclude horses, and state EALA statutes do not protect against negligence lawsuits. Explore our North American directory to compare licensed equine specialists, PHOL coverage, and Canadian provincial federation programs.