Turned away a job today over horse welfare concerns

A long-time customer brought their gelding in for new shoes. I noticed the horse was stepping gingerly on its right hind. The owner said it was fine and just needed the shoes done quickly. I told them I couldn't work on a horse that might be injured. They left angry, and I'm worried about the horse now.

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parker_jones501mo ago

Ever think about the legal side of this? If you'd worked on that horse and it got worse, the owner could have blamed you. I had a friend in construction who turned down a job with bad wiring, and the homeowner sued the next guy who touched it. Sometimes saying no is the only way to protect yourself and the animal.

barbara912mo ago

Called a vet friend to check on a horse once.

the_cameron2mo ago

My neighbor Dave called me last year about his goat acting strange. I had to tell him I just write code, I don't know anything about livestock. He was definitely hoping for a free consult.