Equine solicitor - recent case regarding dealer and pony

[paddy]

Hi. I'm sure I spotted an article recently, possibly in H&H, about an unsuccessful claim against a dealer. Someone had bought a very nice pony for her daughter, proved to be too much for her, brought a claim....? Along those lines? Can anyone point me in the right direction? In particular, if anyone knows which firm acted for the dealer...?

I'd be most grateful!

Thanks,
C

PS - no-one is claiming against us, someone I know is looking for a solicitor!

 

[WelshD]

This one? it was a private sale though http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/grumpy-pony-dispute-sparks-four-10536527

 

[Darbs]

Holy Moly! What a story. There's a lesson, that the only winner in these things are the Lawyers.

 

[Lola43]

Having gone down the legal route myself I was eventually advised to cut my losses (£xx,xxx), in order that I didn't end up like the people in the article. Which in the light of their story seems to have been very sound advice! I take it someone is bringing a claim against your friends?

 

[onemoretime]

Holy Moly! What a story. There's a lesson, that the only winner in these things are the Lawyers.

That's why I married one. LOL

 

[Dubsie]

The thing is, most ponies are going to be a bit disturbed on moving yards away from their friends and owners, their routine disturbed and their way of being ridden changing, so is it any surprise ponies change on moving?

 

[Damnation]

Oh my gosh! Goes to show you how quickly these things can escalate. Sometimes you are better off cutting your losses, even if she had sold the pony for £10,000 she would only be £8k out of pocket, not £180k

 

[marmalade76]

That story was ridiculous, did they want a pet pony to pat or a competition pony? I'm glad she didn't win.

 

[DressageCob]

Whether they can claim depends entirely on the facts of the case. For a list of equine lawyers see http://www.animallawyers.co.uk/ There's a section there for members.

But if you Google "equine law solicitors" there are loads that come up. There are a couple I'd recommend.

 

[Irish gal]

It was an interesting case because of course it was coloured by family pride, which I think may have clouded the buyer's judgement. Who doesn't want to think their kid is a great rider, after all they bought the pony so she could win. Looks like it was the pony who showed up her true level as a rider. And maybe a mother's pride wasn't willing to take that on board. A cautionary tale if ever there was one.

 

[Mince Pie]

It was an interesting case because of course it was coloured by family pride, which I think may have clouded the buyer's judgement. Who doesn't want to think their kid is a great rider, after all they bought the pony so she could win. Looks like it was the pony who showed up her true level as a rider. And maybe a mother's pride wasn't willing to take that on board. A cautionary tale if ever there was one.

Precisely, pushy mum over-horses her daughter with high level competition horse that daughter can't handle. I hope the daughter hasn't been put off riding.