I always do. But I also make it a point to sell my horses to people I feel I can remain friends with. I am still in touch with every person I've ever sold a horse to. Know where every one of them is. Considering I've sold 8 or 9 in the last 10 years or so I'd say thats a pretty good outcome. I always have a buy back clause, but have never had to take advantage of it. Mostly I use it to keep track of who the horse is sold to, or be able to suggest to friends they look at the horse if they come of for sale. I sold a horse about 7 years ago to a young 4-Hr. Got an email out of the blue a few weeks ago:

Have not talked to you in ages but thought you might like to know that _____ took Emma to college with her. ____ is majoring in equine studies with a ranch management emphasis and also doing farrier school at _______________ College. After her first solo trimming she called me and in a very excited voice said "Mom! I trimmed all 4 of Emma's feet by myself! The instructor said I did very well for my first time..........................and then he fixed them for me!" and she laughed. Besides her degree, which will allow her to manage a ranch from accounting and nutrition and everything in between, and farrier license. She will also come out with credentials and certificates that show she can train horses and teach people lessons. Emma is being thoroughly trained as a result of all this. Emma has been wonderful during the English Equitation classes, something _____ was never quite into....who knew? EMS IS A BEAUTIFUL HORSE! ________ says the daily work and expert care has made Emma amazing....my daughter is so happy at school. You will be happy to know you sold her to the right people!

Stuff like this is why I have a buy back. May not be enforceable in court, but if you take the time to sell your horses to the right home and the right kind of people, you shouldn't have to enforce it legally.

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