In utero purchase. Low IgG in foal

[Huntin_Pony]

Just wondering how much more you need to hear before talking to the mare owner. If she reads CoTH, it may be an interesting conversation already.

It seems to me that you have decided to pay the bill if required because you want the foal. So if that’s how the mare owner interprets the contract, you will presumably say that you wish you had known how such an occurrence would be handled but that you love the foal and will pay.

Perhaps you and the mare owner will discuss what to do if there’s another unplanned veterinary call while the foal is still on the mare. Or maybe not.

I wish you very good luck and most importantly, a healthy, happy foal that grows into a lovely horse.

[goodpony]

I would not consider treatment for FPT as routine foal care. I think it would fall more under emergency lifesaving procedure.

[anon6796898]

Just reading this. Coth was a great source of information several years ago. Barn name is your choice and far more important.

[anon6796898]

OP, really good luck with your foal. I’m really sorry that this has ended up so difficult. I can DM you some very good breeder’s who used to post here. Maybe they can help. They may also be able to suggest vet’s and weaning.

[anon6796898]

Good to know. Thanks for posting.

[va2txrider]

I think the main issue is the term “routine” veterinary costs, and whether the plasma and hospitalization would be considered “routine.” The contract is very clear to specify “routine” as opposed to “all.” So routine expenditures are assigned to the buyer, and non-routine expenditures are assigned to the seller. The breeder/seller is in the business of selling in-utero foals and is better aware of the risks that can occur with newborn foals. A one-time buyer is not so aware. If the breeder created the contract, and knows the risk better of non-routine expenses, and did not assign those risks to the buyer, then the breeder is responsible for those expenses. I am not an attorney, but that is the logical way to read the contract. It would be wise to consult an equine attorney, who likely has experience in just such a situation, as this is not an unlikely occurrence. It does not mean you are escalating tensions to consult an attorney - it is a wise decision to consult an expert with experience in interpreting contracts. If the breeder is responsible for the non-routine costs and decides that they don’t want to sell the foal unless you pay, then it would seem that the breeder is in breach of the contract. What the horse world considers to be “industry standard” in how you should behave is not always in accordance with the law (ie, there have been a number of cases with commissions that violated agency laws).