JoannaC
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I'm guessing this is him :-(
http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/111558298/beautiful-project-arab.html
http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/111558298/beautiful-project-arab.html
Explosive behaviour from 4yo... opinions, please?
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hihosilver
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oh dear poor poor horse
Breez
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Oh I do love H&H for its conclusion jumping. My boy is turned away on a friend's paddock for the time being while I decipher my options, hence lack of updates. Thank you all for your concern.
Beautiful horse though, Joanna!
JoannaC
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I apologise for the mistake Breez but you have to admit it does sound similar! Might be worth giving them a ring and seeing if they are related and compare notes, maybe same breeder?
Breez
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You do have a point... I'll drop them a message and see what comes back.
I decided that as my guy is in no pain while just wandering round the field that we could afford to step back and think for a bit. It was a lucky change of circumstances that meant she had space for him there. It's a godsend, really.
Exploding Chestnuts
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Hello OP, I have read most of the threads, and I am glad you have been able to have a respite from the problem, for a while anyway.
I think you need to consider taking these people to court, small claims which has a limit of £3000 I think.
you need to sit down and write a complete diary of events.
Here is my summation of the situation:
The basis of your claim is that horse is not fit for purpose.
The owner told you that horse was professionally broken.
She told you the reason it was not in work was due to their own illness.
You are a competent and responsible horse owner, and you consider the horse is unpredictable and dangerous / impossible to ride / sell.
The owner has refused to refund the money and take the horse back., having initially said they would take it back and only wanted a good home.
The professional breaker has been evasive, though you have to remember he may be in a difficult position. Your contract is with the vendor.
Write to the breaker [recorded delivery] explain that you have had problems, ask him to confirm that he broke the horse and that it was sound when it left him, and ready for sale as a riding pony.
Ask any professional who has examined the horse for a brief written report.
The BHS legal line is your first port of call.
Ask Trading Standards for advice.
Even if the owner is not in business, it does not mean they can lie when selling goods.
Expenses
Cost of horse
Cost of new saddle
Cost of keep to date
Professional fees to date
You need to consider "cost" of not having a horse to ride
You need to consider the cost of further investigations, and the real possibility that the outcome will not be good.
I don't know if you can evaluate "stress", but I know that it is considerable, especially if you have to pts the animal, but you have to try to think these things through.
Other costs.
I hope my post does not distress you even more, others may have better suggestions, I hope so, but do keep a written record of everything, and google the owner's phone number every so often, if they are in the horse business, this may make things less complex.
I think you need to consider taking these people to court, small claims which has a limit of £3000 I think.
you need to sit down and write a complete diary of events.
Here is my summation of the situation:
The basis of your claim is that horse is not fit for purpose.
The owner told you that horse was professionally broken.
She told you the reason it was not in work was due to their own illness.
You are a competent and responsible horse owner, and you consider the horse is unpredictable and dangerous / impossible to ride / sell.
The owner has refused to refund the money and take the horse back., having initially said they would take it back and only wanted a good home.
The professional breaker has been evasive, though you have to remember he may be in a difficult position. Your contract is with the vendor.
Write to the breaker [recorded delivery] explain that you have had problems, ask him to confirm that he broke the horse and that it was sound when it left him, and ready for sale as a riding pony.
Ask any professional who has examined the horse for a brief written report.
The BHS legal line is your first port of call.
Ask Trading Standards for advice.
Even if the owner is not in business, it does not mean they can lie when selling goods.
Expenses
Cost of horse
Cost of new saddle
Cost of keep to date
Professional fees to date
You need to consider "cost" of not having a horse to ride
You need to consider the cost of further investigations, and the real possibility that the outcome will not be good.
I don't know if you can evaluate "stress", but I know that it is considerable, especially if you have to pts the animal, but you have to try to think these things through.
Other costs.
I hope my post does not distress you even more, others may have better suggestions, I hope so, but do keep a written record of everything, and google the owner's phone number every so often, if they are in the horse business, this may make things less complex.
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