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 Buyer's Tips |
Buyer's Tips:
- If you are purchasing a horse, the best tip
is to always have a pre-purchase exam performed by a licensed veterinarian. If you're buying out of state, or
even out of your area, this may present a bit of a problem, but the
pre-purchase exam has become so common, most vets understand perfectly what is
expected. Discuss this all with your current veterinarian and it may even be
worthwhile to have them talk to the veterinarian located where you are
considering purchasing the horse.
- Protect yourself. Is that a paranoid
statement? Maybe. However, an ounce of prevention is always worth a pound of
cure. When traveling into an unfamiliar area to check out a new horse,
saddle, boarding barn, etc., it is always wise to have at least one other
person with you. If you have a cell phone, keep it close at hand. Always be
careful when discussing personal information online. Chances are a "horse
for sale" or "horse training" ad is legitimate. However, if things sound too
good to be true, or something sounds just plain weird - well, follow your
instincts and be careful.
- When purchasing, or coming to any service
agreement, it is always best to put
all aspects of the deal in writing and have it signed by both parties with a
witness. Any hesitation or resistance to this may indicate a scam. These
tips are
not legal advice and should not be taken as such. When in doubt, consult a
lawyer. The Horse Marketer cannot provide legal advice, only suggestions.
The Horse Marketer is a service, and can not
be held responsible for the honesty or integrity of any of its users. There
are absolutely no guarantees implied to any advertisement of sale, rental,
service, or other, placed on this service. If anything appears fraudulent,
questionable, or otherwise does not meet The Horse Marketer User Agreement,
it will be removed without warning.
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