GOODHORSES

Marketplace safety

Verify the horse. Verify the person. Protect the transaction.

GOODHORSES reviews listings for presentation and completeness, but buyers and sellers remain responsible for independently verifying every transaction.

GOODHORSES does not hold money, guarantee a horse or act as an escrow service.

Never treat a listing, QR code or GOODHORSES approval as a substitute for your own inspection, veterinary advice, identity verification and written agreement.

Buyer checklist

  1. Confirm the seller’s identity and authority.Ask for a live phone or video conversation and proof that the seller owns the horse or is authorized to sell it.
  2. See the horse live.Whenever practical, inspect the horse in person or arrange an independent live video showing the horse, markings and requested maneuvers.
  3. Use your own veterinarian.Arrange an independent pre-purchase examination appropriate to the horse’s intended use. Obtain records directly from the clinic when possible.
  4. Put the agreement in writing.Document the horse, price, deposit, representations, inspection conditions, delivery, risk of loss and refund terms.
  5. Use a traceable, agreed payment method.Be cautious when anyone insists on gift cards, cryptocurrency, wire transfers, payment-app transfers or urgent off-platform payment.
  6. Verify transport separately.Confirm the hauler’s identity, insurance, timing and destination before releasing funds or the horse.

Seller checklist

  1. Confirm funds independently.Do not rely on screenshots, emailed payment notices or a buyer’s claim that a transfer is pending.
  2. Reject overpayment schemes.Never accept extra money and then send the difference to a shipper, agent or third party.
  3. Never share sign-in codes.GOODHORSES will not ask you to send a magic-link token, verification code or password to a buyer.
  4. Protect personal documents.Share only what is necessary and redact sensitive numbers that are not needed for the transaction.
  5. Disclose honestly.Accurate soundness, maintenance, temperament and performance information protects buyers, sellers and the reputation of the marketplace.

Report a concern

Email bradeolson@gmail.com with the profile link, screenshots and a clear explanation. For suspected fraud or financial loss, also contact the payment provider promptly and consider reporting the matter through the FTC fraud reporting portal and appropriate law enforcement.