Selling my horse - LWVB advice needed

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I'm unfortunatly having to sell my horse, due to my health and the fact he's going to waste because of it. I'm gutted but its for the best for both of us. So far I've had nothing but time wasters which has made me feel like cr*p, but I have someone coming out to see him in the next few days, that have said if they like him would I consider a trail/LWVB for a couple of weeks just to make sure he is right for them. Never had any experience of this (have only ever just sold horses in the past), so would like some advice from you guys. What do I need to do if I agree to it, what would I need to write up. What can I do to ensure that nothing untoward happens and that my horse doesnt get nicked etc..? Any information would kindly be appreciated.
 
I've only ever been on the buying end of a trial, never the selling end. However, I would suggest the BHS loan Agreement as a good starting point, the horse insured in case anything happens to it (seller had horse insured on one so that was ok, the second time I insured pony myself with NFU). You need to know where they're taking the horse, also proof of their address. Any points of reference, eg farrier, PC Commissioner would be helpful.

Most importantly of all, do you trust them when you meet them?

I've only sold one, and luckily for me they never asked for a trial with him, certainly I didn't have anything to hide (the fact they still have him 3 years on speaks for itself) but he was a very sensitive sort who would throw his toys out of the pram when he got confused/upset, so could well have blotted his copybook out on a trial.

Unfortunately its a buyers market out there so I guess you need to accommodate their requests.
 
No I would NEVER consider it.

I have seen experience of these going horribly horribly wrong and people getting back an unsaleable horse. Also, can you really expect a horse to be "himself" after a short trial?

Let them come and view it at yours as much as you like, but I'd really advise against them letting it take it to theirs.
 
I wouldn't even entertain the thought of letting any of mine go on loan/trial.
But if you must - make sure he is paid for in full before he leaves the yard, draw up a contract stating the circumstances and timescale in which the horse can be returned for a refund, research the home thoroughly and keep your fingers crossed.
Alternatively, offer a short trial on your yard, so you can supervise and intervene if necessary.
 
If you do give a trial make sure that he is vetted before leaving you, he is freezemarked and also micro-chipped and you have photographs of him from all sides.
Also ask for their passport, driving licence and rates bill and photocopy them.
Also check out the yard he is going to.
Don't trust anyone however plausable they may appear to be. There are a lot of rogues and chancers out there.
 
Never never never!! am having a nightmare with a complete idiot who had my horse on trial, has done very little with him and now refuses to abide by her contract and arrange transport to return him.
 
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