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Re: [RC] horse trainer payment - Sisu West Ranch

I'll answer this question from the other end of the telescope: A somewhat cinical consumer of services.
 
I have no problem with anyone I hire wanting part payment for a job.  When I hired someone to put a roof on my shed, we had no previous business relationship.   I think it was quite reasonable for him to want enough money to purchase the materials etc.  On the other hand I wouldn't want to pay him for the total job in advance, because he might do a runner with my money.
 
If you agree to train a horse for a person, they could not pay for any number of reasons, including outright fraud.  At that point you would have to go to small claims court, get a judgement, and find something of their's to attach (Like the horse assuming they haven't spirited it away in the night.)  A downright mess at the minimum.  The point about the trainer having upfront expenses to finance is also very valid.
 
We had a mare bred and trained two years ago by some friends.  Part of the bill was paid upfront, part later.  We both knew and trusted each other the only consideration was what moneys the people wanted when. 
 
When I left WI I left one of my horses with a different trainer to be sold.  The arraingement was that she would deduct her unspecified fee from the sale price.  She had the blank signed papers on the horse.  We both had a history so we all could trust each other.  She eventually decided that she wanted the horse and has been sending me monthly payments. 
 
I guess my point is the financial arraingements can vary greatly depending upon local custom and the prior relationship between the two parties.
 
Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875
 
(406) 642-9640
 

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