ktj1891
Well-Known Member
I have prospective buyers of my horse wanting to trial him before they buy him as they have been burnt in the past by previous purchases.
I am interested to know what peoples thoughts are on letting a horse go on trial before potential purchase and what you would stipulate must be done in terms on length of trial, management whilst in their care, deposit/sale price etc.
In my specific case they want to trial him for 2 weeks and turn him out with the group to see how he settles, get a quick vet check and back check and just see how he settles in general on the yard and being ridden in a different environment.
I have gone back and said he can go for 1 week trial, must not be turned out with others, vets and travel fees must be covered, a contract drawn up, a sale price agreed beforehand and that if sold I must have first refusal if they ever have/need to sell him.
This is a heart-breaking sale for me and I'm still not 100% decided on what I want to do but for me having a loving home where he will be looking after, loved and cared for appropriately is paramount.
Any advice/tips or things I have missed, please share!
I am interested to know what peoples thoughts are on letting a horse go on trial before potential purchase and what you would stipulate must be done in terms on length of trial, management whilst in their care, deposit/sale price etc.
In my specific case they want to trial him for 2 weeks and turn him out with the group to see how he settles, get a quick vet check and back check and just see how he settles in general on the yard and being ridden in a different environment.
I have gone back and said he can go for 1 week trial, must not be turned out with others, vets and travel fees must be covered, a contract drawn up, a sale price agreed beforehand and that if sold I must have first refusal if they ever have/need to sell him.
This is a heart-breaking sale for me and I'm still not 100% decided on what I want to do but for me having a loving home where he will be looking after, loved and cared for appropriately is paramount.
Any advice/tips or things I have missed, please share!