So if the horse is not as described you as the buyer are entitled within 30 days from when ownership has passed, to a full refund. It is important to inform the trader in writing, ideally well before the 30 days have expired, that the contract of sale is termination and you will be returning the horse.
Can I return a horse after purchase?
The buyer will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price. If you rightfully reject the horse because it is not fit for purpose or of satisfactory quality you are not obliged to transport the horse back to the seller. It is for the seller to arrange for the horse to be collected at his or her own expense.
How long does it usually take to sell a horse?
6) Make sure your horse is sale-ready It can take around 2 weeks to get the results back, so you can avoid any unnecessary delays by ensuring this is done ahead of time.
How old should a horse be when you buy it?
The ideal horse for first-time horse buyers is probably 10-20 years old. Younger horses generally aren’t quiet and experienced enough for a first-time horse owner. Horses can live to 30 years plus with good care, so don’t exclude older horses from your search.
What to do with a horse you can’t sell?
3 Ideas when you can’t keep your horse
- Sell the horse: If this seems too generic skip to #2 and #3. This one doesn’t seem creative but many people are in this situation.
- Give the horse to a trainer. Now that’s creative!
- Give the horse to a rescue. Some rescues take horses in that are not in trouble yet.
Is there a horse lemon law?
Horse Lemon Laws: In most states, if you buy a motor vehicle that turns out to be a lemon, there is an Automobile Lemon Law to protect you and to help you recover from financial loss. Not so with horses unless you live in or bought your horse in Florida which is the only state that has an actual Equine Lemon Law.
Who pays horse sale commission?
Depending upon the price of the horse, the equine professional’s reputation in the industry and horse’s intended use, commissions are typically 10-25% of the sale price. However, a trainer and client can agree upon any level of commission.
How easy is it to sell a horse?
With the recent economic slump, selling a horse isn’t easy. It’s a buyer’s market, so you have to be smart about how you present your horse for sale. “Don’t try to make the horse into something he’s not,” she says. “At the end of the day, people [buyers and sellers] don’t want their time wasted.
Should I sell my horse or not?
If your horse is too much for you, then selling him is a logical answer to that issue. Working with a skilled trainer or even sending your horse off for training may make him more manageable, but if your horse is truly too much for you to handle, both you and he will likely be happier if you find him a new home.
