cynthia1952

[cynthia1952]

I bought a horse for showing and after short time, less than a year vet says, not fit for purpose due to pre existing laminitic condition, not disclosed by seller, what do I do, ! can I get my money back

 

[webble]

Did you get the horse vetted? If not and this has only come to light a year later then probably not.

Also you might want to make your thread title a bit more relevant to the thread

 

[Amaranta]

Would agree, a year down the line is a little too late, and, whilst I sympathise, I don't think you have a leg to stand on.

 

[onemoretime]

Did you buy from a dealer,if so, google Sale of Goods Act. You have 6 years to return something that is not fit for purpose. As others have said did you have the horse vetted, if so, this should have been picked up in vetting.

 

[Goldenstar]

What did the vets certificate say.

 

[galaxy]

Is the horse permanently lame? Why can't you show him anymore? I know several horses probe to laminitus that live active competitive lives. It just has to be managed. Has your vet mentioned testing for EMS and PPID?

I don't think you have a leg to stand on unless you specifically asked if the horse had had lami and they said no and you can prove it had.

 

[Equilibrium Ireland]

Short time and less than a year is not a legit timeframe. Not trying to be rude but one day on fresh grass can be cause for laminitis. And best if you tell us which it is, acute or chronic. And still chronic could have happened in your care for a couple of months. You won't get your money back. People who bought a mare for 2.1 mil at a public sale auction weren't allowed to return a mare for the same reason. So don't think you have a shot.

Terri

 

[Lawhorse]

Lots of non-lawyer replies, all slightly missing the mark but mostly quite close. It is right that if you bought from a dealer it is much easier to bring a claim. You have 6 years to sue as with all contract claims, whether private seller or dealer. That does not mean you have 6 years to reject the horse. It may already be too late for that, depending partly on when you first discovered the chronic pre-existing laminitis. Even if you are too late to reject the horse (as is likely) you may still be able to sue for damages ie the difference in his value as he is (probably nil) and his value without the condition (probably taken as the price you paid). The main problem is that if you paid under £10,000 it is unlikley to be economic to sue because of the level of legal costs compared with what you might get back.