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I was wondering if anyone can offer me some advice....

I've just sold my horse (2 weeks ago) as he was too big and young for me...I sold him but offered the buyer a 4 week period to return him should he not be what they wanted in terms of his behaviour and how he rode etc (as they'd only tried him once).

It is 2 weeks in and he has fallen lame...a pure unfortunate coincidence and he has never had any lameness before!

I think it's because he's gone from being ridden every other weekend to all of a sudden everyday with the new owner, and perhaps is just a bit stiff etc (no heat or swelling, just lame in trot).

However, I'm a bit worried they'll try returning him based on the fact he fell lame but my offer was only if he wasn't suitable in his riding etc, and in that area they've said he's perfect etc! They chose not to vet him although I can show records to proove his history - I'm worried now as I couldn't manage him and I don't want the stress of hvaing him back, then trying to sell again etc....

Meanwhile, I've found a perfect steady cob that I'd love but can't put offer in until the end of this 4 weeks is up!!

I'm so worried I'm going miss my chance with this perfect horse, and end up with one I can't manage etc simply because of something that was never an issue before he went.

What would you do? Should I say anything, or leave it and see what happens!!!

Please offer some advice,

Thank you so much

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No they haven't actually, it is just me panicking but it's got me all worried.

I stressed over selling for months as I loved the horse but he just wasn't for me and so now he's gone and I've got used to that, and seen one that's perfect I'm stressing that it's all going to go wrong.

They have said they like him and enjoying him, and he's perfect in character/behaviour/riding etc...but he's fallen lame and they are keeping in touch anyway but I just thought from the way they worded their email that they thought the lameness was a reason that would mean they may bring him back.

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I think falling lame is quite different to him not being not suitable so i don't think they would have a leg to stand on (sorry about the pun
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Well we never did a purchasing contract so nothing was signed. Tbh - I've never actually had a signed contract when buying/selling before.

She came and tried him but only once as she lived 3 1/2 hours away and was really keen, she'd been emailing me for two months about him.

She paid there and then on collection in cash and no trial/loan period was agreed, it was just out of goodwill I said...I'd be willing to take him back within first 4 weeks should he not be suitable and what she was looking for in terms of his character/riding as she had only experienced him that once.

She checked all his passport/checkups etc didn't want a vetting (as he has no history of anything).

She's been i touch few days a week saying how brill it all is riding everyday, hacking, schooling etc and really likes him.

It's just since she has said he's fallen lame, she has emailed a few times about it, and said she can't say for definate she wants him as you never know what may happen!!!
 
You're not a dealer and there was nothing signed, so to be honest it is buyer beware.

You have written evidence from her emails that she has been really enjoying riding him etc, so she doesn't really have a leg to stand on if she tries to return him based on this lameness.

Stop fretting, just sit tight and carry on speaking as normal. If she says she wants to give him back then just refuse!
 
To be honest - she has paid cash so I can not really see the basis for the panic.

You said you would take the horse back if he was not right for her in terms of character, etc but she now actually owns the horse and she can not rely on that statement when the horse goes lame.

Smile it out - be perfectly plesant but dont let them bring him back - he was sold saound with th option of vet and they declined it!

Tough Luck - I appreciate thats easier said than done though!
 
It makes me feel better than someone else has said that.

I was so honest and genuine when selling him, and gave all his history from him being a 2 year old and he's now 8 so they know everything.

I just panicked as I really don't want the stress/upset of it all going pear shaped, especially now I've seen a horse that would be perfect for me too.

I'll hold fire and be patient, and see what occurs. I'll be updating on here no doubt. Thank you for your support. xx
 
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