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| References
Potential buyer will need to supply references at least two business days prior to purchasing a horse. Simply email them to me and bring copies along with the original (for verification). An email does not guarantee that I received them. If I do not email you a conformation back w/in 24 hours call to inquire if I received them at 936.767.4892. (between horses, sheep, cattle, rabbits and a job plus riding and showing I can get a little busy and may just overlook something). If you are writing a check you will need to bring a letter from the bank guaranteeing the funds (horse will not be released until first check clears) absolutely no foreign checks it must be drawn from a US bank. If I have approved a payment plan then automated deposit can be used until payoff (the banks have been really good about setting this up). You will need to have contact numbers for Veterinarians (give one that knows you); be courteous and let the Veterinarian know that someone will be calling to inquire about you history with them. The Veterinarian will need to have clearance from you to release information about the quality of care you provide to your current pet or horse. If you stay on top of: vaccinations, worming and other health programs. How often you come in and what for: yearly check ups due to healthy animals or someone who has animals that are always cut up, stressed or otherwise in poor condition. Do you pay your bills on time (this is important as I need to know if you can provide the care necessary to maintain a healthy animal or if you have so many animals that proper care is exceeding you limits on a regular basis. I understand that some surgeries or major injuries can take time to payoff.) Do you follow the Veterinarians directive and instructions for in-house care? One of your Vet references must be from a large animal Vet that has knowledge of equines. If this is your first horse then you regular (small animal) Vet will do for most questions. Two reference numbers are required. You will need to bring a current driver license and Social Security Card (copies of these will be needed along with visual proof of the original). I have unfortunately found it necessary to verify that you actually live here, so visual proof of your county taxes will be needed or two utility bills (in your name) anything that shows residency. Letter from your employer: stating how long you have been with the organization, your ability to take care of job duties and personal time. An unemployed person has a hard time feeding a horse. I will call the employer to see if you actually work there so they should expect my call, the letter should state on it to whom I should speak with and a number with extension if they have one. Employers will basically tell me if you work there, time employed and position held. That is pretty much all they can release. Some people bring a letter from a family retained attorney (not necessary but can be used as a reference) Five references from people not related to you: These individuals should know your current riding skills, enthusiasm about horses, what Vet you use, how much time you have available to spend with the horse, general care you are able to provide. You will need to provide good phone numbers and times they can be reached. List the stable and riding club you belong to if any, trainer that you are using, horse organizations or registries you belong to NFQHA and AQHA are registries and organizations that approves shows. The TFQHA, TQHA, SHOT, 4H, Search and Rescue are examples local clubs. Be honest and put down your riding skills (I have found that most people try to be more than they really are), training you have had, how long you have been riding, what breed you were riding, and style of riding. Consider this a job interview and you want the job so promote yourself cleanly and honestly. I know a lot of this seems personal, but I am looking to place one of my babies that I love, cared for, nurtured and want to see placed in the best home possible. When you get a horse from me you do not just get the horse you get me along with it. I want to be a friend that you can turn to with questions, see photos of events the horse goes to, be happy for you when you win and grump right along side of you because a judge placed someone else above you and they made more mistakes. In the years that I have been in horses I have lost contact with only two of my buyers, all the others keep in contact. All of my German shepherd friends have kept in contact and I have shed tears over the phone with both horse and shepherd friends on the loss of a treasured companion. Thank you for your cooperation, Kim Reference check off List: Letters (will contain Business name, Address, phone number and contact name) from: ___ Bank (If using checks) ___ Veterinarian #1 ___ Veterinarian #2 ___ Employer Copies of ___ Drivers license ___ Social Security card Proof of: ___ Residency (utility bills or county taxes paid for current year) List of five personal references not family: name, address, city/state/zip, phone & alternate number and times to call. ___ Person #1 ___ Person #2 ___ Person #3 ___ Person #4 ___ Person #5 ___ Stable (if you use one) ___ Riding clubs or organizations Other: ___ A short note/list of your current riding skills or accomplishments: |
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