Maesfen
Extremely Old Nag!
Can I play devil's advocate here?
I've been in your position; it didn't work out for me, purely because, as it was between a 'friend' we didn't have a contract written and signed beforehand. We both agreed to a fortnight trial on the strict understanding that if either of us were unhappy we would swop back and would buy if necessary. Needless to say, I did not want the mare, I wanted my 3 year old back, I was willing to hang onto him until she had sold the mare but she wouldn't agree to swap back, refused point blank. Even with a solicitor involved I was unable to get him back (he was kept at livery, not her own place else I would have just gone in and taken him back but as it was I would have been done for theft!) I sold the mare for half what he was worth too. Funny thing is, 11 years later, I get him given back to me by his then emigrating owner so I had the last laugh!!
Anyway, my point is, if you go ahead with the swap, please get it all signed, sealed and settled, don't get done like I was.
Like me, you want the best for your own horse and if this chap can give it to him all well and good; also, this poor chappie looks like he could do with a load of tlc which you are more than willing to provide, so I personally say go for it but do be prepared for it not working out for either of you.
I've been in your position; it didn't work out for me, purely because, as it was between a 'friend' we didn't have a contract written and signed beforehand. We both agreed to a fortnight trial on the strict understanding that if either of us were unhappy we would swop back and would buy if necessary. Needless to say, I did not want the mare, I wanted my 3 year old back, I was willing to hang onto him until she had sold the mare but she wouldn't agree to swap back, refused point blank. Even with a solicitor involved I was unable to get him back (he was kept at livery, not her own place else I would have just gone in and taken him back but as it was I would have been done for theft!) I sold the mare for half what he was worth too. Funny thing is, 11 years later, I get him given back to me by his then emigrating owner so I had the last laugh!!
Anyway, my point is, if you go ahead with the swap, please get it all signed, sealed and settled, don't get done like I was.
Like me, you want the best for your own horse and if this chap can give it to him all well and good; also, this poor chappie looks like he could do with a load of tlc which you are more than willing to provide, so I personally say go for it but do be prepared for it not working out for either of you.
