This is soooo stressful!

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Casey76

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Yesterday I had a nice lady come to see Blitz, and after her instructor practically rode him into the ground (😡) she rode much more nicely; she liked him well enough and said that she would give me a response by today. Anyway, within about 30 minutes she texted,to say that she had made up her mind, and that she would take him, but she had to talk to her instructor about transport. So, I immediately text back, to say, that’s great, when can you come back to sign the papers and a contract of sale etc. I got a massage today to say that she isn’t available until next Thursday, but she would come at about 11am - no mention of coming by earlier to sign the contract, or of leaving a deposit.

Now, I have someone else coming to see B tomorrow - this was all arranged almost 2 weeks ago - what do I do if she also wants him???


Aaaargh!

Surely if you like a horse enough to buy it, then you do things ASAP - e.g. have transport planned in advance? She is local too, only 30 mins away.

And if this waiting game isn’t stressful enough next Thursday Tartine is being picked up to move to the UK!

Would you offer to deliver? I have a fellow livery who would probably take him if I asked.
 
Agree with the above, no deposit- the horse is not secured. I'd make sure to tell her that you are allowing the other viewing to go ahead as that may spur her on to put some money down!
 
Yes, she is aware that someone else is coming to see him.

I don’t think I’d be overly bothered, except I’ve been at this stage before, and the last time the buyers pulled out right at the last gasp (as in, they brought the en decided that his feet were « too small » and that if he was barefoot then boots shouldn’t be needed - despite the fact he had been shown to them both with and without boots on), so I guess I’m a bit gun shy.
 
It's simple really. You say to interested lady, the horse is still for sale with viewings booked, unless she puts down a deposit.
 
When i was looking i got a text from a seller when i was 15 minutes away (i had checked that morning before travelling and it was a 3 hour trip) to say horse sold. Sellers have to sell - and until youve commited the
Seller thats the risk you take as a buyer.
 
Alors... c’est fait, vendu.

I received a message late last night that lady A would come to sign the contract today. I said that Blitz had another visit today, and it would still go ahead. Lady A said she understood.

Lady B came with her adult children, seemed absolutely besotted with Blitz, and got off him with a huge grin on her face. She said there and then that she would buy him... I have been left a deposit and she signed the contract of sale, and is planning to come for him next Saturday (she has to travel 2 hours, so it would be very difficult for her in the week).

She and her children left very happy, and stopped for several minutes just to pet Blitz.

I sent a message to lady A saying, really sorry but Blitz is sold, and I wish you a good search for your new friend. She wasn’t happy 🤦🏼‍♀️ said that she understood he was reserved for her.

I have no idea how to respond. I really don’t want to get into an argument...

Overall, I’m happy. I think lady B and family will be a much better fit for Blitz. They just seemed so happy with their decision, and there was no quibbling about anything.
 
I'm not sure how she thought the horse was reserved when she knew the viewing was going ahead. From what you've written, I think the second viewing was a better fit and agree that no deposit, no horse. When I decided on buying Bob, I transferred a deposit within minutes and paid in full the day of the vetting. Until the deposit was made I didn't consider him reserved.
 
Yep, first person with money gets the horse. I've never gone to see a horse without deposit money in my pocket, and wouldn't expect anyone to hold a horse without one.

Tell A to jog on, there's no such thing as reserved unless she's paid a deposit and signed a contract.

I hope he's happy in his new home.
 
You aren't obliged to explain yourself to Lady A at all. As Cortez says 'money talks'. When I went to view a horse a few years ago I nearly threw a deposit at them to secure it because I just clicked with it. Lady B sounds lovely, and it sounds like a great home for the horse :)
 
People are weird. I wouldn't bother responding to her either, because frankly I would struggle to be polite and it's not my job to educate her in how life works.

Lady B sounds like a good fit - congrats!
 
I received a lovely message from lady B last night, the general gist being « his field is all ready for him and I can’t wait to get him home. Confirming pick up Saturday morning. Can you please let me know what size rugs he takes, and what size bit and bridle. Please give him a big hug from me when you see him next. »

I have my fingers crossed that everything works out well.
 
Casey76 said:
I received a lovely message from lady B last night, the general gist being « his field is all ready for him and I can’t wait to get him home. Confirming pick up Saturday morning. Can you please let me know what size rugs he takes, and what size bit and bridle. Please give him a big hug from me when you see him next. »

I have my fingers crossed that everything works out well.
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Lady B sounds lovely, I think she’s already besotted with your horse.
 
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