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    New horse nightmare- buying from an agent

    Aam, you may want to almost give your mare away as a companion or for very little money, advertise her and start again. I would say do this and accept the loss as it works out cheaper than keeping her and going the legal route. Even if you have a solicitor you are allowed to mitigate your loss...
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    New horse nightmare- buying from an agent

    Again, just because of hind sight I would never have a vetting done by an inexperienced vet. For me the vet would need to be chosen by me and older and wiser all the way.
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    New horse nightmare- buying from an agent

    Still not sure you would win? What chances does 'Joe Public' have against a vet with a large insurance company supporting him or her? The dealer (agent) of course will advise that you take up issues with the vet as this deflects the problem away from them. I am wondering how many times the...
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    New horse nightmare- buying from an agent

    Yes I had a similar experience. It went to court and we won the case but we never received a penny because she became a "man of straw". (That's the legal term for having (or saying that you have, no money) and then she went bankrupt. What I can tell you is that if you gave the agent (dealer)...
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