Changing the condition of sale

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Got legal advice, they are in breach of contract, and the horse became mine as soon as they confirmed receipt of sale. So I was told to write them an email stating that they were in breach and see what happens.
Not sure what to do in meantime though.

I would hack off the yard and keep him somewhere else, even if you have to put him in temporary accommodation. Then send the email. I wouldn't email them while he is still on the yard, just in case some harm befalls the horse.

 

[Luthianblue]

Oh god, never even thought that

 

[irishdraft]

As you have been given legal advice the horse is yours I think I would be quitely turning up and either hack the horse off the premises if you own the tack or just removing him by other means . I'm not sure what these people will be able to do to force their new conditions on you once the horse has gone x

 

[Luthianblue]

They are holding her passport hostage, is there ways to replace that?

 

[Hepsibah]

They are holding her passport hostage, is there ways to replace that?

Yes, you just apply for a replacement one

 

[AmyMay]

They are holding her passport hostage, is there ways to replace that?

Yep, just apply for another one.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

They are holding her passport hostage, is there ways to replace that?

Remember that the passport is not proof of ownership - as above, just apply for a new one.

 

[Red-1]

So you have a receipt of sale?

In that case, happy days. You now have no relationship with them anyway, they have soured it and I doubt you will ever trust them again.

With a receipt of sale, I would feel happy to go out hacking and arrange to be picked up to be taken to your new yard.

For me, I would also like the solicitor's recommendations in writing.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I would just sort out transport and take your horse you have paid for her so she is yours you haven't signed anything to say you agree to keep her there. Passport is not proof of ownership anyway just apply for a replacement.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Do let us know how you get on, OP.

 

[Luthianblue]

They've come back again saying they will scrap the contract but I have to pay an extra 500 for her.
If I wasn't emotionally attached I'd say bugger off, but I am, so I might just get this drama over with

 

[AmyMay]

Completely outrageous!

 

[AmyMay]

What did you originally pay?

 

[Luthianblue]

3500

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

If you have got a receipt I would just get her out of there. If you pay extra once, there is nothing to stop them asking for more.

 

[AmyMay]

3500

Quite a lot of money then.

Tell them ‘no’ and tell them to refund your money now. If they refuse remove your property immediately.

 

[MereChristmas]

Got legal advice, they are in breach of contract, and the horse became mine as soon as they confirmed receipt of sale. So I was told to write them an email stating that they were in breach and see what happens.
Not sure what to do in meantime though.

They've come back again saying they will scrap the contract but I have to pay an extra 500 for her.
If I wasn't emotionally attached I'd say bugger off, but I am, so I might just get this drama over with

I don’t know anything about sales and purchase law but I would check with your legal advisor the legality of this price increase. If you have been told the horse is legally yours I suspect they cannot increase the price now.

 

[I'm Dun]

honestly, just go and get the horse. If you think there will be drama, call the police and have it logged as a priority, that way if it kicks off they will come out and assist you and the horse off the yard. Dont mess about with emails etc. Get the horse out then you can go back and deal with the outstanding issues.

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Go out for a hack, load the horse up discreetly and take it away. You paid, its yours. They can chase you through the courts if they want. They wont.

This is what I was going to say, pay the extra (if reasonable, you could spend the extra paying a solicitor to fight it) and don't bring anything extra down. Take horse or a hack one day and have a lorry waiting, text once you have left and say you aren't coming back. They may raise drama with your new yard though so I would mention it beforehand of course. They won't chase you for the pony as once the item is sold that contract is worth about as much as the paper it's written on.

ETA: I'd tell them to FO re: asking for an extra £500! If you bought a Hermes handbag and then Hermes emailed you two weeks later to ask for an extra few hundred, you wouldn't be hopping straight in the car to pay it. They are chancing their arm, and the fact that you know you are leally right, and they know they don't have a leg to stand on, hence dropping the conditions I would just take the horse and go.

 

[Luthianblue]

Thanks everyone for all the help. I'll send an update when I get her out!

 

[SatansLittleHelper]

What a pain in the ar$e. I'd just remove the horse, she belongs to you and you have legal advice to back it up. I hope you can sort it without too much drama x

 

[Equi]

They have already backed down on one thing so are clearly just here for the money and expecting you to fold. Stay firm and say no you paid what you were told. Tell them you will be quite happy to go to court over it.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Go get her then tell them you will give them a bill for your illegal change of terms plus the emotional distress they have caused and do not pay the £500.

Please let us know how you get on on and we need pictures ?

 

[saddlesore]

Any update OP? Hopefully a positive one ?

 

[Luthianblue]

Moved her to her new yard!
She's in quarantine but sooo much happier. She's got mudfever, mites, and needs weight on her, but we'll get her sorted.
Was an absolute battle but got her!

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

Well done and I wish you many happy years with her! Looking forward to pics too! ?

 

[AmyMay]

Moved her to her new yard!
She's in quarantine but sooo much happier. She's got mudfever, mites, and needs weight on her, but we'll get her sorted.
Was an absolute battle but got her!

Well done you. And many thanks for updating.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Well done and thank you for updating. All we need now is the pictures.

 

[Red-1]

Congratulations on your new purchase!

 

[Hepsibah]

Happy new horse day! Pictures please.