When selling a horse sight unseen, is it appropriate to ask for a reference from the buyer?
I am trying to sell a horse now with some breathing maintenance and a potential buyer wanted him from over 1,000 miles away. Seemed to be a few holes in the potential buyer's story so I requested a reference. Buyer was extremely angry over my request. I completely understand once he is sold-he is sold and I am okay with that. But I certainly want to place him appropriately as this horse is special to our family. I just want to be a respectful seller to all those people horse shopping.
Bottom line, if you have disclosed in your advertising "to an approved home only", you are allowed to ask and qualify the buyers (depending on laws in your state, of course). Otherwise, perhaps not in the court of law.
Best of luck, it's tough to sell one you care about, not knowing if the buyer will keep up the maintenance, etc.
Selling Horses Sight Unseen
