Download - Horse Trial
Protecting yourself and your horse
It’s a common practice to let your horse go “on trial”. This lets the
potential buyer to make an informed complete decision on whether the
horse is a proper fit for each other.
What to expect during a trial period
During a trial period the buyer will take the horse home before making a final decision. Next and most commonly, the horse will be examined by a vet.
This period benefits both the buyer and the seller.o The buyer can fully examine and evaluate the
horse before buying, also o This can also be a good way for the seller to
complete a sale
What can go wrong?
While the buyer may have taken the horse home and takes over possession and control, the seller still has full ownership of the horse. The lines of responsibility become blurred.
Avoid Legal Issues
Unfortunately, you cannot always avoid
these situations, therefore to avoid
getting “ripped off” you should develop a
written sales contract.
Written Sale Agreemento Covers all aspects of
trial periodo Contact an
equine lawyer. o Buyer should give 50%
deposit on horse.o Limit trial to one week. o Consider insuring
horse o Know where your
horse is at during the trial (Check barn and buyers property.)