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Escrow & payment protection

Escrow service – buy & sell with confidence

Horse trades involve trust, high values, and emotion. Our escrow service protects both parties through a neutral, secure, and transparent payment flow.

Ideal escrow solution for foal purchases with later handover.
Funds can stay on hold longer – for example until the foal moves at six months.
Buyers secure the horse early while sellers enjoy guaranteed payment.
Reduces the risk of buyers backing out or paying too early.

Guide

Escrow essentials

Learn how escrow safeguards payments, documents milestones, and unlocks funds only after successful handover.

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Why escrow matters

Online horse deals raise legitimate questions. Our escrow service answers them by holding the money safely until every contract condition is fulfilled.

  • How can sellers be sure the buyer really pays?
  • How do buyers protect themselves against fraud or non-delivery?
  • What if the horse does not match the agreed condition?

How the process works step by step

  1. 1

    Agree on the purchase

    Buyer and seller negotiate the price and conditions via HorseTrado.

  2. 2

    Deposit into escrow

    The purchase price is transferred to the independent escrow account of our vetted partner and held safely.

  3. 3

    Inspection & handover

    The horse is delivered, inspected, or transported according to the agreement while both parties keep full visibility.

  4. 4

    Release of funds

    Once the buyer confirms that everything matches the agreement, the payout to the seller is triggered automatically.

  5. 5

    Secure completion

    Both parties receive a transparent statement covering all payments, fees, and receipts.

Fair & transparent fees

You benefit from the added security with low service fees split evenly between buyer and seller.

For buyers

A 1.5% fee is added to the purchase price. Example: at €10,000 the buyer pays €10,150 in total.

For sellers

A 1.5% fee is deducted from the payout. Example: at €10,000 the seller receives €9,850.

Your advantages at a glance

  • Maximum security – funds are only released once both parties have fulfilled their obligations.
  • Neutral escrow partner – settlements run through an independent account protected from manipulation.
  • Full transparency – every transaction is documented and traceable at any time.
  • Fraud & default protection – no upfront payments to strangers and no risk of missing funds.
  • Comfort & trust – perfect for high-value horses, international deals, or long-distance transactions.

Summary

HorseTrado escrow turns horse trading into a fair, transparent, and protected experience. Your funds and trust stay safe from the first agreement to a successful closing.

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