Deposit paid on horse that's not fit- long! Sorry

As an aside note regarding terminology and unconnected to the discussion - please remember that possession is not the same as ownership. For example if I loaned something to a friend, I would still own it, it would be in their possession whilst on loan, but still be my property. The person in possession is usually legally responsible for it (example lost library books have to be paid for).
 
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Was this horse 'purchased' from a trader or a private seller? That may end up having a bearing on how easy it will be to return the horse (a trader being theoretically easier).

First step - legal advice pronto.
You need to establish a) if you own this horse with/without final payment and b) if you are obliged to make the final payment.

If I were in your shoes then I would be working quickly to get pressure on the seller to have them take the horse back soon (you cannot leave this horse without veterinary intervention for long).

If the process is looking drawn out then IMO you have to take some veterinary intervention. You have taken on a horse, and with that comes the potential for veterinary bills. You have been unlucky, but that does not change the fact that this horse needs x-rays to find out the extent of the damage. Only then can you best guage what this horses future might hold. You may not like it, but I'm afraid you owe it to the horse. I'd be changing vets personally.

Passing this horse off as a companion to someone is not an option at this stage. You don't even know if you own it.

Good luck, just remeber there is a living creature at the heart of this, one that at this moment relies on you.
 
Do not do ANYTHING before getting legal advice. DO NOT make any final payment as this could be deemed as acceptance!

Also do not fall into the trap of getting too sentimental over the horse! It should not be your problem dealing with it.
 
Thanks everyone! I have gotten advice and I'm pleased is all I should say. I now need to write letters :). It's not over yet but at least I know where I stand :)
 
I myself was in your situation granted I'm only loaning my horse but he became unrideable within a few months whom by then I've fallen in love with this lovely boy all I can say is without investigations you don't no what your dealing with and at 5 yrs old he's a young horse which you seem to be writing off without proper veterinary investigations as horse owners and were legs are concerned we always think the worst. My boy who we thought was completely written off has now been out for 3 months on 24/7 grazing a my vet is being optimistic about him returning to work so dnt give up on your little chap yet
 
Glad you have got some positive advice. When you have more info could you update the thread as it would possibly be helpful if anyone else is in the same situation.
 
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I myself was in your situation granted I'm only loaning my horse but he became unrideable within a few months whom by then I've fallen in love with this lovely boy all I can say is without investigations you don't no what your dealing with and at 5 yrs old he's a young horse which you seem to be writing off without proper veterinary investigations as horse owners and were legs are concerned we always think the worst. My boy who we thought was completely written off has now been out for 3 months on 24/7 grazing a my vet is being optimistic about him returning to work so dnt give up on your little chap yet
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I do know what you mean, he is young and we do love him. He's a first horse so keeping him with such uncertainty hanging over us seems daunting to say the least. But we have a little way to go before any decisions are made. I'll keep the thread updated as we go along x
 
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