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| I do... I have been on both sides of the deal. So far no problems. I've always done 30 days. I just like for the people to know for sure so that the horse doesn't get passed along and end up somewhere it shouldn't. Contract is a must! I've even done one across state lines, I was the one trying but we had a contract and a set date to meet for payment or return of the horse. We agreed that I would bring the horse with me even if I chose to buy her so that they could check her over and make sure she was getting taken care of.. If the people are willing to agree with your terms on trying the horse and agree to any liabilities you see fit then I don't see a problem with it.
Now with that said, If you are unable to get ahold of them and they won't return calls, I'd be taking a trip to get the horse, ASAP!! |
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| we have let people before, but it is never a complete stranger, its someone we could track down.. BUT anyways, 1 week is plenty 2 weeks id be going to get the horse or asking for the money |
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Location: Slipping down the slope of old age. Boo hoo. | No.
Years ago when I was in junior high my father let a family take a barrel/pole mare to try for two weeks. After two weeks they would not answer their phone and we had to go to their home and take the horse from them with their three children and the wife crying hysterically as we loaded our mare into our trailer. The father cursed us the entire time -- so with that impression of nastiness imbedded in my brain, I have never allowed anyone take a horse to try. Thankfully the mare was sound and okay, but when we picked up her we had to get her out of a terrible pen that was nasty and had some junk in it. She was just smart enough to keep herself safe. |
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Location: When you hit the middle of nowhere .. Keep driving | I just got one back and won't do it again. I co-own this horse due to a friends financial situation and we are trying to sell it ASAP. She ok'ed a trial of a week which I wasn't comfortable with but went along with it. The whole week I worried about the mare. The week was up and the women said she needed another week, which my friend was going to Ok but I put my foot down and said NO one week was enough. The women wasn't even going to take the horse she said it was too much for her, got peeved and sent the horse home without even gas money for my friend bringing her the mare (3 hour trip each way) and picking it up. Lesson learned on my friends part and I told her to ask for it, I won't do it again. I have a fairly closed herd and don't want a horse bringing something home either. That horse could have been injured and worthless to both of us. |
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 A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | How about an update OP, I hope that you got your horse back or at least money. |
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| The people that tried him are very reputable people and have bought several of our horses.
This horse is a 5 year old, ready to start exhibitioning barrels.
Sunday evening I got the call that my horse was colicing. They called to ask which vet I would them to take him to. They drove an hour and a half and met me at the vet clinic. They had main lined him with banamine before leaving their house. Vet told me the horse needed surgery and I opted to not do surgery. I had complete confidence in the vet...as time went along it was touch and go but got the good news this morning that my horse was good to come home this evening.
I told my husband Sunday evening that if the horse survived this I was going to keep him.
I think my horse was just as happy to see me I was to see him. Loved on him and hosed him off.
He will be on senior feed for a few days then gradually move to his regular feed.
I am so grateful that the people were knowledgeable and knew the signs of colic, and the actions to take or our story would have a different ending. Also very grateful for a wonderful Vet and his great staff. It is truly a GOD thing. I am Blessed. |
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Location: North Dakota | If I were selling a horse, NO. I would not allow them to take the horse and try them.
They can come and see my horse and ride my horse and if they are finished, enter them in a run (maybe...), but I don't trust people so the horse would not leave my hands until they are sold.
And likewise, if I were looking to buy, I wouldn't want the liability of trying the horse, in case something happens to it.
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Location: MI | I just had a guy come and try a nice gelding that is priced very fair. He was pretty tough on the horse while riding him in front of me.....slamming him to a halt like a reiner, running backwards, spinning, etc. He rode him for an hour or so and says that this is the nicest horse he has tried this year, really likes him, and would like to take him home for a 2 week trial. I politely told him no, I just watched him get pretty tough on a horse we like. He was more than welcome to come ride again, or that I would haul to a arena or show but would not let him take him home unless he bought him. He got a bit indignant so I finally said to him to try and walk into a car dealership and tell them you want to drive one of their trucks for a couple of weeks before you decide to buy. Or tell someone you want to live in their house a couple of weeks before you decide if you'd want to buy. |
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A Somebody to Everybody
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | canchaserdelux - 2015-05-27 10:17 PM The people that tried him are very reputable people and have bought several of our horses. This horse is a 5 year old, ready to start exhibitioning barrels. Sunday evening I got the call that my horse was colicing. They called to ask which vet I would them to take him to. They drove an hour and a half and met me at the vet clinic. They had main lined him with banamine before leaving their house. Vet told me the horse needed surgery and I opted to not do surgery. I had complete confidence in the vet...as time went along it was touch and go but got the good news this morning that my horse was good to come home this evening. I told my husband Sunday evening that if the horse survived this I was going to keep him. I think my horse was just as happy to see me I was to see him. Loved on him and hosed him off. He will be on senior feed for a few days then gradually move to his regular feed. I am so grateful that the people were knowledgeable and knew the signs of colic, and the actions to take or our story would have a different ending. Also very grateful for a wonderful Vet and his great staff. It is truly a GOD thing. I am Blessed.
Well glad that you got your horse back Yeaaaa, but my question and just wondering, who payed for the Vet bill? |
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  Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place | Absolutely not. |
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Posts: 1975
Location: Sunnyland Florida |
I've run into that brick wall a few times.
NEVER AGAIN. NEVER!!!! |
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| If someone takes one of ours home to try, they leave a check with us for the price of the horse. If they decide to keep we cash the check, if not the horse comes back and the check ripped up. It is understood before hand that if anything happens they are responsible. We had a man try a rope horse once that took him home and turned him out with another horse that chased him so much he tried to jump out of the pen and landed on a T post killing him. The guy paid for the horse no problem, but not everyone is like that. |
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Location: Missouri | I haven't sold a lot of horses, but no. The last horse I sold the gal wanted to take him for a week and try the horse. I didn't know her at all and just wasn't comfortable with it. Plus I was in a pinch for cash so I basically said if take her lowball offer but she got no trail period with the horse....she said ok and picked up said horse the next day. I was just too concerned about handing him over to a stranger.... |
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| I am planning on paying the vet bill as I own the horse and he is my responsibility.
If they find it in their heart to help with the vet bill, then that will be a blessing.
My horse is doing good. |
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