Is it my place to say something?

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Last year I bought my lovely horse from (what I now know to be) a dealer. He was in a very poor state as were all the other horses - at least 20 of them! They had no facilities other than a tiny schooling paddock and hacking was only on a very busy inner city road.
Anyway - yesterday I saw an ad for a hunter on a facebook group. He's very cheap for a quick sale and the owner has clearly stated that he thrives off regular work - has to be kept fit all year round, needs a very confident rider as he's strong etc etc.
Said 'dealer' has asked for more details, then said she was very interested and asked to arrange a viewing.
My immediate feeling was to contact this owner of the horse and just politely warn her that this lady interested is a dealer and the home she offers does not seem suitable for what this horse needs. He'd literally be plonked in a field and trotted around a paddock once every couple of weeks!
So, should I contact this lady or just leave it?
 
Leave it.

If you put anything in writing it could be used against you so if you proceed do so with caution.

I know why you want to do it and your motives/morals are the best, but in this day and age I think we have to turn a blind eye.

If the horse is a good 'un someone will buy him before the dealer comes along with a rock bottom offer anyway.
 
Send the owner a message asking for her number. CALL her and just voice your concerns and then walk away. Dont text, don't put it in writing. If you are serious then speaking over the phone is the only way to go. Good luck.
 
Antw23uk said:
Send the owner a message asking for her number. CALL her and just voice your concerns and then walk away. Dont text, don't put it in writing. If you are serious then speaking over the phone is the only way to go. Good luck.
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You would not be liable for anything if you asked This as a response to the dealer's message -
Hi, Aren't you the dealer I bought xxxx of last year. Did you ever manage to find anywhere with decent turnout & facilities?
 
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