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khira
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 Posted - 06 Jun 2009 : 7:59:09 PM
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Thanks all you guys for your advice.
Spoke to her before. She wants to come down and see what he is doing - i've told her its not somat she is gonna be able just sort in a couple of sessions.
I've said i want my money back but she wants to swap him again - but let us loan the horse first b4 a vetting to see whether we 100% happy. It was her friend who works as a dealer also that we actually got the horse off(although it was done through her so as far as I'm concerned its her that is now liable) and hence it was the friend who fed us the pack of lies.
Once i have legal advice - and when she comes down to see the horse and pick him up ( I know you guys think I should work with him but I'm really not the right rider to do this) I will insist I get my money back. I think I'm better doing it face to face and also when i've the support of the ppl who came looking for a horse with me rather than just over the telephone.
I will defo let you guys know what happens and thanks again for your offers to help.
Nicola
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deebee
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Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 12:21:52 PM
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You shouldn't feel bad for doing what you feel best; it is highly risky to try, and could give you a whole heap of problems that only you know if you could cope with or not!
You are well within your rights; definitely stand your ground and do it with friends around you; try and talk to a solicitor about it first so that you have more authority in what you say; maybe also write it all down first so she can't sidetrack you.
Wherever the horse came from, it's apparent that she knew the true history and lied about it, and she knew that it was the wrong horse for you! Stay strong!
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Mad arab rider
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England
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Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 8:57:14 PM
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Stay strong, stick to your guns and fight to get your money back. It really does sound as though the horse is too much for you. Don't make the same mistake I did. I almost never ride now, cos the mare I had on loan until March last year, sapped all my confidence. She also napped incredibly badly, and like yours did it on the way home just as much as on the way out. She would stand for cars, but if she had a paddy about anything, she'd run backwards, leap up or down banks, shy and the last straw was rodeoing with me. If I'd listened to my head and not my heart, I'd have given her back a year before I did. Don't get me wrong it broke my heart to let her go, I cried my eyes out having to tell her owner, but the last time I rode her I ended up in tears half way around the ride, and she'd not even done anything on that ride, just the worry of what she may do was too much. I still see her every time I go to my yard, as she only lives next door, I still love her and go and give her a cuddle every now and again, but don't want to ride her. My own horse is a 21yr old cob mare, who is a saint, but I hardly ever ride her, leaving her for my OH to exercise.
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primrosepye
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Posted - 08 Jun 2009 : 10:11:59 PM
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This is a really sad thread, and with some great advice.
From the perspective of a fellow borderline nervous rider - get your money back, dont feel bad about it, admit your limitations - not everyone has the time for a project, and look for a new horse - if need be a different breed/type. Nerves can be a horrible thing to cope with and confidence can disapear in an instant. A horse that needs to rely on the rider for support can become very dangerous if he feels he is on his own - there are plenty of good honest horses out there who know their job and will take care of the rider, letting you boost your confidence and ability.
Dont be put off by this last horse - everything happens for a reason, i am sure this path is leading you to your perfect companion.
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khira
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 1:28:13 PM
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Hi everyone
Thanks again for all your advice. Really really appreciated. Good news - She has agreed to give me my money back. One thing tho - I have paid over £600 for vettings, urgent teeth rasping, restart vaccinations, 2 wormers, transport etc.
Should I be claiming for that too - or just take the money for the horse itself.
Thanks again.
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sarahjo
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 1:35:32 PM
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That's good news!
I would try get the money back for the vettings as you wouldn't have had them vetted if you knew the horses were not suitable for you. Whether or not you'll get the money back, don't know?
Not sure about the other things??
Hope you find the horse you've always dreamed off - happy horse hunting!
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alison
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 1:37:11 PM
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It's great news that she has agreed to return your money, you could as for the extra money you have spent but I think it is highly unlikely you will get it. Anyway good luck with finding a new friend take you time and ask to see a horse a couple of times if you really like him and think he is the one for you.
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jacki
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 1:58:03 PM
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id ask for everything back! i think technically you could charge interest too and if it got to court you would win but its agro! ask for money back and vettings as said above you wouldnt have vetted them had you been told the truth. id then knock off the vet stuff and teeth as a goodwill gesture as its non essential (Not to responsible owners but you know what im saying)
goodluck looking for a new horse, try ridingschools and ponyclub they often have allrounders avaliable! |
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precious
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England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 2:21:47 PM
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thats good news, just hope horse finds someone that can help him.
Keep looking for the right horse, and good advice by others, visit it and ride more than once, any good seller wont mind you doing that and they should be happy knowing its going to the right home x
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deebee
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 2:44:58 PM
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to be honest I'd go for getting it all back; you wouldn't have done the vettings if she'd been honest and YOU have improved the horse by the work you've had done; she can sell him now as vaccinated etc; I'm no lawyer but I bet a claim would go your way. You could 'insist' on all of it, threaten court, and probably get a good % of it. Well within your rights, I think. She's already on the back foot, giving you the money back is to try to get her out of the sh*t; she knows she's in the wrong.
WHY would you want to give her a goodwill gesture anyway? I know what gesture I'd give her! |
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radfan
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 6:22:22 PM
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| LOL deebee! Good news though, happy hunting for your next horse. I would really take my time as others have said. Visit the horse you may have your eye on 2,3,4,5 times, any reputable seller will not mind that as it will be important to them that the match is right. Enjoy! |
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Horse running backwards - advice pls - update!
