He left me owing a guy 500 for our pasture. If you have animals you know how you love them, I dont want to sell her...I am not working now. What can I do to keep my lovable horse.
2007-02-24 17:14:51 · 11 answers · asked by cristin1970 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
See if you can work out a deal to work this money off, at least this time. Then, if you are determined to keep your horse, you may want to look into leasing her out which will help covering a lot of expenses, or find a dude ranch nearby and let them borrow/ lease your horse for the summer and they will take care of feeding and shoeing etc, and you could ride her when she's not being used and they may even charge you only small amount to board with them in the winter.
I hope you can figure it out I would hate for someone to lose their beloved horse over a guy.
PS Where are you located?
2007-02-26 14:17:20 · answer #1 · answered by Riley 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is a suggestion from someone who also has horses, and her sibling is now running the family farm:
IF it is a family farm ... how about asking the family if you could work off the debt by WORKING around the barn .. you know ... cleaning the stalls, feeding all the horses, doing the exercise work, letting the stallions out to their individual turn-out, changing the winter blankets, doing the lime treatment, etc etc etc.
This has been something that was worked out in the past for those who needed a place for their horse, loved that horse, but could not afford to just pay the fee for boarding services. This is an employment contract, and yes, just like a regular job, you need to do everything that they ask ... which can include being there at the facility at or before dawn, and also working at the afternoon/sunset hours as well.
It is going to be hard work, but this is one way to work a trade. then when you DO that agreement ... show up on time, complete ALL the required work (and do it well), and be polite to the Facility owner. AFTER all, your horse's board will depend on YOUR responsible work habits!
2007-02-24 17:28:25 · answer #2 · answered by sglmom 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What happened to your contract? If you rented or bought a pasture, surely there are written contracts.
Sell. You cant go any deeper into debt. Did he leave furniture? any assets? Sell them.
There is nothing worse for a woman than to allow herself to be placed in a bad financial situation where she is left jobless and holding the bag.
We are supposed to be smarter than that and have made plan A plan B etc.
If you were not working, go find a job ASAP and see if you can extend your credit. But do not carry a big debt too long. That is financially unsound.
2007-02-24 17:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
$500 seems a bit steep unless its for a year. Any way depending on where you live you can always ask the guy (person) who last shod your horse (they know everybody) for some suggestions of someone with kids that would not mind boarding your horse for free until you get on your feet. He might even be able to help you negotiate a deal with the pasture owner.
2007-02-24 17:40:49 · answer #4 · answered by Roger M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry to hear that. I would sell the horse as much as it would break my heart. She needs a good home that will keep her happy and healthy. Just look at it as a bump in the road right now. Someday you'll get back on track and be able to purchase another horse.
2007-02-24 17:23:51 · answer #5 · answered by Jay S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well it seems he let you with the debt and the horse. If you are not working and don't have any way to get the money, there's no much you can do. Horses are not a cheap pet. So you can sell it, give it to someone you know will take care of it, or let die from starvation.
2007-02-24 17:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact an attorney if there was a contract of any kind you might have a legal options available to you.
the American Bar Association in your city usually offers reduced or free legal advice. Is one place to start first.
Good Luck!
2007-02-24 22:07:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you really really want to keep the horse you are gonna have to make some money or you could find the horse a good home sorry......................
2007-02-24 19:37:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry for your bad luck, find a good home for the horse pronto.
2007-02-24 17:21:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are still saying we maybe he can help with the fees otherwise SELL
2007-02-24 17:54:14 · answer #10 · answered by crengle60 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋