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A good friend has spent a lot of money on a horse that isnt what it was described as, it was described as safe and 100% bombproof, and it is neither those two things. The horse has been with my friend for 5 weeks now, and I've been riding it a few times a week and its still rearing and bucking and spooking with me (I'm a professional rider and school naughty and baby horses for a living). It went through a 5 stage vetting when it was bought, saddle and bridle are same as when first tried (where the mare was a saint at previous owners yard) feeding and routine have remained the same and she is living out with other horses. This horse really isnt suitable for my friend as she is a nervous novice, and after 5 weeks a horse that was described as being suitable for the most novice of riders should really not be throwing herself into the middle of the road leaping because a bird flew out of a hedge. So it needs to go back. Now my friend is unsure as to which way to tackle this, she has written an email to the company, saying the problems which have occured, and is awaiting a reply, I said I will speak to the company also to explain my views as I'm the one who has been riding it. We're afraid the people will try and buy the horse back for less that what was paid, stating that it was our fault that the horse is behaving this way. Would it be worth getting the bloods that were taken in the vetting checked?? It was all a little weird in the vetting as apparently they were very specific as to which vet they would like to use, and ended up taking the mare to one an hour or something away due to them having a falling out with a couple of local vets. It's all a little suspicious, and I feel very sorry for my friend as she bought this horse to replace her old horse who sadly died back in March. Sorry its so long! Anyone experience a similer problem??
 
poor girl, where did she get it from? she is entitled to a refund if the horse isnt as described under the sale of goods act, but probably wont be much fun if she has to go to court. good luck for her, what a shame.
 
Definitely get the bloods done, and I know it is too late in this case, but next time she gets a horse vetted, she should absolutely insist that she uses a vet of her own choice (and make sure it is not the seller's vet).

I will not bother to even go and see a horse that is not open to any vet.

Also, make sure you have everything written down from day one to the present as to the horse's regime and its behaviour for when you tackle the seller.

Good luck with it.
 
Agree with the others that you should get the bloods checked to rule that out as a first step.

As for selling it back - I'd imagine that could be difficult as it's one persons word against another - you can provide details of all the issues but if they stick to their guns and say that this never happened when the mare was with the how do you prove otherwise?

Hope you get something sorted.
 
Yep, I would advise getting the bloods checked against what they were at the vetting. Also, make a note to always get a vet known to YOU and not the one chosen by the vendor to vet a potential horse!

It's a real shame for something like this to happen and I wish her good luck in finding something more suitable.
 
Yes, as above, get the bloods checked pronto - that way you'll find out if it was doped and if it was you can involve a lawyer straight away - it's usually the case that the threat of a court case and resulting publicity will ensure swift putting of hands in pockets!

It might also be worth speaking to the local vets that 'they fell out with' and find out why, as well as the vets that they insisted on using. A vet thats an hour away seems a bit strange.
 
Thanks for all your responses, I believe she will ring the vet on monday and get the bloods tested.

If I'd of known she was looking at the horse and having it vetted then I would of taken my vet up with me (family friend) and had the horse vetted on the yard, but she didn't contact me till the horse was home and she was having problems. I'll make sure this time that she will get the right horse!!

Thanks, least its not just me who thinks its all a bit fishy!!
 
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