Buying etiquette...

[Bobthecob15]

Hi everyone,

I've not bought a horse/pony for years and I can't remember what the buying etiquette is! I've arranged to view one later in the week, sounds great but obviously may not be the one. Another one has just come up for sale...I'm not sure if I should get more info and arrange to view that after the 1st one or wait till I've seen the 1st one then make an appointment. I don't want to waste the sellers time (of each horse).

Both are a fair old trek for me but also am aware that the seller may be annoyed if I can't give them a decision till I've seen the 2nd horse...not sure what to do,

Thanks!

 

[greenbean10]

It's fine to go and see both. I visited multiple horses a day when I was looking. You are not obligated to give the seller a decision there and then.

I doubt the seller is waiting to hear your thoughts on the horse before they arrange viewings with others!

 

[Bobthecob15]

It's fine to go and see both. I visited multiple horses a day when I was looking. You are not obligated to give the seller a decision there and then.

I doubt the seller is waiting to hear your thoughts on the horse before they arrange viewings with others!

Good point! Thank you,

 

[Widgeon]

I doubt the seller is waiting to hear your thoughts on the horse before they arrange viewings with others!

Yes this, if you like them both I'd just book both viewings ASAP and crack on. In the unlikely event that the first one is perfect you could always cancel the second viewing - or even keep it and view both. I'd probably just try to be honest (within reason) with the two sellers.

 

[Sossigpoker]

Just make sure that you see someone else ride the horse first and if the horse doesn't look suitable for any reason, don't feel pressured to get on.
I had a seller tell me once , when after seeing the horse ridden I said no thanks without getting on - that they'd rather people not waste their time and ride for an hour only to say no thanks then.
Also it's a safety thing - if the horse looks too forward, spooky ,.sharp etc the don't get on.