“Hypothetical situation”…
Horse at the barn has gotten more and more dangerous and explosive, becoming impossible to handle and going through a gate (as in, snapping it in two). Barn staff are unable to handle the horse, and at this point have been instructed not to due to liability.
Barn owner informed the horse owner several weeks ago that the horse has to be off the property by January 31st 9pm. Due to conflict and threats of violence from the horse owner to the barn owner, the horse owner is not welcome on the property after this same date and time.
Spidey senses are tingling that the horse owner is going to abandon this horse at the barn. She has been trying to sell her with no luck, and has already moved her reliable gelding to another farm (location not disclosed).
With the horse being dangerous to handle, is there any more rapid way than the traditional stableman’s lien to get this horse gone? Barn owner does not care if he recoups the cost of board or the costs of property damage - he just wants to wash his hands of the whole thing. You can’t even get a halter on her without significant risk.
Thoughts?