Silent Browser
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No, I wouldn't let a horse go without full payment either. However, you made the agreement and the initial payment was sent and then you changed your mind.
Of course, the buyers are unhappy. They've booked transport, a vet and may have organised livery, made up a stable, bought feed etc, etc. The buyer unsurprisingly said,' Hey, your change of mind has cost me £350'. Its a natural reaction to such disappointment. it doesn't follow that she would subsequently demand payment for losses not incurred.
If these people are really nice and just right for your horse, it's a shame, you may have just lost the sale.
The time to change your mind was before you agreed to the terms, not after.
Hopefully, the people like your horse enough to continue with the purchase, after all, they have been true to their side of the deal so far.
Yes, in hindsight I was very naive and a sharp lesson has been learnt. At the end of the day I have to go with the majority of advice, which is to hang fire, whatever disappointment is caused. I do hope all is not lost as they are lovely people and its a fabulous home but even the nicest of people can prove otherwise and I don't know them from you or the next person. And I was only trying to be nice.