Dougal9
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Hi, so a few months ago I posted about buying Dougal from a local riding school. Still think he is the one for me, been jumping him too now and it feels amazing. However, the riding school suddenly upped there price from 2,500 to 3,000 which was OK I supposed considering his age, ability etc. so this was agreed. Now though they want me to collect him on the 28th March which is a bank holiday Monday so transfer of monies etc will be a bit awkward. I say this because I asked if I could have him on 25th March instead, but they want to use him that week-end for his usual hack/lessons - basically they want to get as much money out of him (and me) as possible before they close. I won't agree to paying for him and then allowing him to be used by the school, I also have to think about getting vet check done too which I don't feel comfortable doing if they are then going to use him. So the 28th could be more like the 30th now - I have asked about this but no response yet ! I also need to get his vaccinations started very soon before moving him to the yard that I have him booked into - they have lapsed, he's not been vaccinated for last 4 years, and yes I know its a risk doing this before the vet check but I don't have a choice I'll just have to take the financial hit. I have asked if they will vaccinate him but it was a resounding no. I do feel as though I am being 'played' a bit as they know how much I would like him and that I've already invested a lot of time and effort in lessons and finding the right yard for us - and I still don't have anything in writing. In fact my instructor is being a go between as the yard owner won't even speak directly to me. I have begun to look for other horses, but to be honest my heart isn't in it (neither is my head to be honest). Anyone else had any experience like this, I am finding it really stressful at the minute. Should I maybe take control and write to the owner, at least that way if we have the agreed price in black and white they shouldn't up it again ....