Selling Horse- Trial Agreement

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Hello

Just wondered if anyone can advise me on where I can find a trial agreement for when the potential buyer takes my horse on trial?

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I would prefer for them to just buy him straight out, but he is being sold for a specific job due to receiving veterinary treatment. They want to make sure he is suitable.
 
I would strongly advise you to get them at their expense to have him vetted before he leaves your premises so that all parties know his condition at that point in time. I would also suggest that he is freezemarked on his shoulder and micro-chipped before leaving you so that he can be identified. Also check out the yard he is going to in person and also ensure that you see a copy of the passport, driving licence and rates bill/utility bill of the person (photocopy them) so that you know exactly who they are and where they live.
The BHS do a loan agreament but not a trail agreement. However even the loan agreement once agreed needs to be checked by a solicitor so that it is legally enforcable.
 
I have never sold a horse before and was reluctant to agree to a trial but I do need to sell him and he wouldn't be the easiest horse to sell. I am going to see the yard, and they are known by my yard. Is this definately something I should do? I will definately have an agreement.
 
Thank you. I am going to see the yard, he is freezemarked and they are well know in the area I am in. I have checked up on them.
 
they might not agree to give you the money "up front" as they would have very little come back if it didnt' work out. I would have the back up of a 3rd party (solicitor) who would hold the funds and a clear agreement as to what "state" your horse has to be to be deemed clear to be sold and in what time frame. Also, check on insurance cover too as to who pays it?

I went down this route with a horse I really liked but he wasn't fit and wasnt quite clearing the vetting. Vet thought he would come good but it was a risk. He had a lovely owner and we agreed I could do something similiar to what you described and the money would be with a solictor. Unfortunately her ex would not let her do that (horse was being sold due to their split) and honestly thought I would be happy to pay for an unsound horse to a couple splitting up. Shame - horse was a sweetheart and owner was really kind and concerned over her horse..
 
If they are local to you could they not just come up to ride/compete him from your yard as often as they want for a month? Not sure how I'd feel about my horse going out on trial if I'm honest.
 
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