Horse guarantee question
This message is from: "Bill Walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have not written much to the list in the past but have lurked and learned much. I have a question that I'd like to put to the group. We bought a Fjord mare about 2 and a half years ago that was supposedly pregnant at the time and the seller guaranteed a live birth. A few months after getting her we found she was no longer pregnant. We took her back to the seller who had the stud and had her serviced. This was done several times last year and twice this year all to no avail. All this was done under the direction of a good vet who ultrasounded her on a regular basis. I have finally come to the conclusion that it is futile to spend any more time and money trying to get this mare pregnant and my vet agrees (even though I made several truck payments for him). So, since I have not encountered this situation in the past and am a novice at horsebreeding I do not know what I should expect the seller to do to honor his guarantee of a live birth. I know that selling a pregnant mare with a guaranteed live birth is a fairly common practice but what is the accepted recourse if the live birth does not happen. The seller has offered to give me either another breeding to another Fjord mare or the $450 he normally gets as a breeding fee. A friend of mine who has dealt with horses many years says that I should return the mare and get my money back but the seller is not real receptive to that idea. I don't necessarily like that idea either as we have gotten quite attached to this mare. I know I would not have bought her in the first place for the price I paid if it were not for the guaranteed live birth. The seller admits that he is also more or less ignorant of what is expected "in the industry" in this situation so, in a sense, we are both asking for input from those of you who have experience in this area. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated whether they be to the list or privately. Thanks Bill Walton is sunny and cool Minnesota [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Fjord Liquidation
This message is from: "Bill Walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Again, it would be very helpful to mention your location when listing anything, especially animals, for sale.
Re: St. Paul Winter Carnival Sleigh Rally
This message is from: "Bill Walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Nice description of the Shire incident, Susan. The final count of Fjords there was 12, 4 teams and 4 singles, which was great. I had Thunhild, our 14 year old Fjord mare, pulling a bobsled and she loved it so much she would not go any slower than a quick trot for the first 2 hours. She must have impressed someone as we got the red ribbon for single draft horse which took me a bit by surprise as they had initially registered all Fjords in the pony class but apparently changed that when so many Fjords showed up. Anyway it was a lot of fun and a very nice turnout on a very nice day. Bill Walton from sunny White Bear Lake, MN
Re: trailer
This message is from: "Bill Walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Susan, Where in Minnesota are you? We are just north of StPaul in White Bear Lake and are planning on going to Blue Earth also. If you are nearby or on the way we could haul your 2 Fjords with our 2. We use a 20' gooseneck Featherlite stock trailer so would have lots of room. Bill Walton if you'd like to call us it is 651 426-8163
Re: Solveig II, Vanja, Sleipner
This message is from: "Bill Walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi All, This is my first time to write to the list so bear with me. I have been quite interested in reading the various comments of late about Vanja. About 3 months ago I bought 2 Fjords, a mother and daughter, from Klaas Van Zee. He said the mother's name was Thunhild, which I thought was a bit clumsy so asked what they called her on a day to day basis, thinking that she may be called something like "Thune" or "Hildy". Klaas said they called her "Vanja" because that is what they had always called her and when the mix ups had been cleared up they just kept calling her Vanja. Thunhild is pregnant by Klaas's stud Sven II and is due to foal in May or June. Sven II is also the sire of Katrina, the 2 year old daughter. Sven II is the son of Leif who I have seen mentioned here also. I have been using Thunhild and Katrina together in harness pulling a hay wagon for rides. Katrina was letting her mother do all the work (typical kid) but after a couple times out she was steadily pulling her share. I plan to breed Katrina in the spring when she turns 3 so am looking for appropriate stud in the area. We like the short, draftier look. Thunhild is 13.2 and about 1,200 lbs.. She is a bit fat now but we are working on that. They are certainly sweet horses. Bill Walton White Bear Lake, Minnesota
