Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Pennsylvania

Jim,

I used to own horses and I know how expensive they can be. I wonder if the owners are having financial problems? Have you tried talking to the owners? You are not obligated to provide free food and board, but evicting a horse is not like evicting a person. What are the horses worth? Can they be sold? Financially, you could sue the owner for the money. Anything under $8,000 is within the limits of small claims court and you would not even need an attorney. Do not let the losses mount. I have not had to research this issue before. I will do so for a fee if you would like me to.

However, I think what I would do is write a letter to the owners and advise them that their horses are going to be sold on a certain date for back boarding and feed if the past due amounts are not paid by a certain date or the animals removed from your premises. If you do not hear from the owners, go ahead and hold the sale. You might also want to check with your county animal control officer and have the animals removed from your property that way if a sale is not permitted. At least removal would stop further losses from accruing. You could then sue to recover the past due sums. Good luck.

Rachel Hunter

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