How long do you 'hold' a horse for a buyer?

[NJRider]

@Tiki

Really?? What planet is this university on that it will take weeks to look at a set of x-rays???

Exactly…I got a 2nd opinion on x-rays from Roode and Riddle in a few days and I was not even a regular client, just asked them to look and they did.

[Bogie]

@Ladylexie

Ok thanks…im asking because my funds for the horse are not available for a week or two. My money manager will give me an exact timeline on Wednesday. I do want the horse but I understand if the seller doesn’t want to wait. I told the seller I would be open to any parameters they may have.

If I were the seller, I would expect a serious, non refundable deposit from you and for you to start paying board and insurance on the horse. And a signed contract. However, if they have another buyer in the wings, they might turn you down.

You’ve been looking at this horse for awhile, right? It seems odd that after several back and forths with the seller and a full vet check that you don’t have the cash available. At least, if I were the seller, I might be wondering about it.

[Ladylexie]

@Bogie

If I were the seller, I would expect a serious, non refundable deposit from you and for you to start paying board and insurance on the horse. And a signed contract. However, if they have another buyer in the wings, they might turn you down.

You’ve been looking at this horse for awhile, right? It seems odd that after several back and forths with the seller and a full vet check that you don’t have the cash available. At least, if I were the seller, I might be wondering about it.

Done we are all set!

[Ladylexie]

@cnigh

Paying a deposit and board should secure the horse for you. Unless there is another buyer waiting in the wings.

Talk to the seller and see what it takes.

Yup sending a 2k non refundable deposit and balance soon. It is an inheritance that is coming any day now and the seller said it was important to her that he got a good home…yay!

[cnigh]

Awesome! So glad it worked out for you.

I too just put a deposit on a horse. The end of July can’t come soon enough for me. I’m dying to get my hands on her, lol!
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