What to do with duff horse??

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Fergal0304

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Any advice?

Bought a 'perfect first horse' for my 12 year old. Second time on bolted and trampled her underfoot. Did the same to my elder daughter next day.

Dealer will have nothing to do with us (wont meet / hangs up). Tried sending for schooling, sent back, say too much work. Tried to sell, no takers.

Daughter wont ride him again, so we have a pet horse costing £200 per month.

Looking at taking leagal action but what can we do with our pet horse? Any ideas??
 
What made you think he was perfect in the first place? Did you find him perfection on your first / many viewings? When did it all start to go wrong - well I think you said that - was it the first ride?
Seems a great shame - but am wondering how the perfect pony has downward spiralled so quickly?
Not being critical - just interested really
 
If you bought from a dealer then your first port of call needs to be trading standards and see what they can do for you. I would write to the dealer, send recorded delivery, telling them that pony is unsuitable and not what they described and that you will pursue them through small claims court if they will not sort it out with you. But do talk to TS first, good luck!
 
dressedkez said:
What made you think he was perfect in the first place? Did you find him perfection on your first / many viewings? When did it all start to go wrong - well I think you said that - was it the first ride?
Seems a great shame - but am wondering how the perfect pony has downward spiralled so quickly?
Not being critical - just interested really
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have to say ditto this!!
 
hch4971 said:
If you bought from a dealer then your first port of call needs to be trading standards and see what they can do for you. I would write to the dealer, send recorded delivery, telling them that pony is unsuitable and not what they described and that you will pursue them through small claims court if they will not sort it out with you. But do talk to TS first, good luck!
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I completely agree. If you have the advert and it states it is a 'perfect pony' or 'first pony' get on the phone to trading standards, they will guide you from there. Good luck!
 
Sounds like a case where the sellers sedated slightly so the pony was calmer, but i could be wrong.
Happened to us once, big fella, went to see him 3 times, hacked out with the sellers for hours, never put a foot wrong. got him home, turns out he was a compulsive Rearer. :(
Hope you sort it out soon x
 
Really sorry to hear you're having a tough time with this. You *should* have more redress because of buying form a dealer (others on here can give advice abt citizen's advice/trading standards/small claims court etc)...
BUT
if you're keeping the horse the first thing to be aware of (forgive me if this is obvious, I'm not sure if it is your first horse or just your daughters) is that horses don't bolt (or shoot off) for no reason. The animal may have been in pain due to badly fitting tack or an underlying health issue/unsettled by move and unfamiliar surroundings/have been cooped up with insufficient exercise at dealer's etc, etc, etc. I'd say getting it into a routine (as much turn out as you can possibly get but bringing in regularly for non-scary handling/feed if it needs any) and then having it seen by vet, qualified saddler, good farrier (assume you're doing that anyway!) and a dentist would be a good start. Then, assuming no underlying health issues are found perhaps find a small adult willing to try riding it for you, you don't want to put your daughters at risk. Very best of luck!
 
How long have you had the horse? How old is it? what breed? what size?

May I be cheeky and ask how much you paid? (Pm if you prefer)

How much experience has your daughter/ you got? Just trying to assertain here if you're a 'horsey' mum or not? Obviously, if you are then by making sure you've done the usual vetting before buying I won't be insulting your intelligence...

I think trading standards is worth a call, and make sure you have a copy of any adverts and receipts. A letter from a qualified instructor stating that the horse is not suitable would also be useful.
 
itsme123 said:
I think trading standards is worth a call, and make sure you have a copy of any adverts and receipts. A letter from a qualified instructor stating that the horse is not suitable would also be useful.
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Knowing where you got him, definitely START with Trading Standards. If they try to fob you off, stand your ground, tell them you can produce at least one other person who has had a similar experience with this dealer. If they haven'ta clue where to start I could give you the name of a 'horsey' Trading Standards officer in Shropshire who could advice them.

This man needs stopping!!

Doesn'thelp with your current problem though - how big is the pony??
 
JadeyyAndLadyy said:
Sounds like a case where the sellers sedated slightly so the pony was calmer, but i could be wrong.
Happened to us once, big fella, went to see him 3 times, hacked out with the sellers for hours, never put a foot wrong. got him home, turns out he was a compulsive Rearer. :(
Hope you sort it out soon x
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I have exactly that problem at the moment and don't know what to do with him!! Seller won't have anything to do with it. HELP!
 
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