Silly q - what happens when buyer collects horse?

[flat3]

Hi all

I'm a newbie horse owner and have had to make the hard decision to sell my first horse as not the right horsy for me. Horsy is being collected tomorrow.

So, my silly question is what is the protocol for this event? My YO collected when I bought horsy, so can't really use that to guide me. It sounds like a silly to thing to ask, but I want to make sure it goes smoothly, I'll be sad enough as it is

Only horsy sold, no tack/rugs etc included.

Unfortunately YO is away on hols so I can't pick their brains.

Advice appreciated!

 

[AdorableAlice]

Turn your horse out nicely, clean and put a headcollar on that you don't mind giving away.

Take the cash and count it or a bankers draft. Do a receipt making sure you put sold as seen if needed.

Say your goodbyes and load the horse onto the purchasers truck. Sign the passport and wish them good luck. Wave the lorry off and have a good cry.

 

[flat3]

Ah ok, that's what I'd figured but suddenly had a worry that I was missing something!

Thanks for your help

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I would make sure that all paperwork is completed before loading the horse, so that the driver can set straight off. Remember that the passport should travel with the horse.

 

[Jobi-Wan Kenobi]

I always do two copies of the paperwork, one for each party to sign. Also, I would be reluctant to handle the horse once the money has changed hands; for example if you were to load their horse and it had an accident on the ramp, who would pay the vets bill? Once it's their horse, it's no longer my responsibility.

 

[twiggy2]

I always do two copies of the paperwork, one for each party to sign. Also, I would be reluctant to handle the horse once the money has changed hands; for example if you were to load their horse and it had an accident on the ramp, who would pay the vets bill? Once it's their horse, it's no longer my responsibility.

THIS every time, once they have paid the money and paperwork is signed you hand the lead rope over and they load their horse

 

[serpentine]

Yep, payment first, sign the paperwork, THEN hand horse over. Also, as you're selling with out wardrobe etc - don't be talked in to selling stuff you don't want to, or lending stuff for travelling.
Hope you have better luck with your next horse - and very well done for being pragmatic and sensible this time

 

[Sprig]

They may also want to see the horse trotted up before handing over their money. I know I would.

 

[dogatemysalad]

I generally have a written receipt and a copy,made out for them to sign. Write -sold as seen, a brief description, ie, dark bay gelding with two white socks, 16hh. and the price, less the deposit and the date.
I suspect you have already made arrangements for cash or a bank transfer. Cheques should be paid in advance so funds clear before the horse leaves.

Ensure horse is tidy and ready to go. You might like to give them a note about anything that may be helpful, like last time he was shod or had teeth done etc and what he is fed. Its up to them whether they want to use the information or not. They may want to check him over before loading, but everyone is different.

They will probably bring travel gear if they use it, other wise horse will be fine travelling without. By law, you have to sell a horse with a head collar and lead rope, but often, buyers bring a shiny new one.

I hope you horse enjoys his new home and you find a perfect new partner.