Jody Morton, the buyer of a 6-foot-4, 2,200-pound Percheron horse named Bugs, has found herself in the midst of controversy after a Victorville, California couple accused her of breaching their horse purchase and sale agreement. Morton, who operates a carriage horse business in Missouri, bought Bugs for $9,000 in July of 2022 but soon realized the horse would not suit her business needs due to his aversion to loud noises and flashy stimuli.
Despite knowing that selling Bugs could be considered a breach of contract, Morton claims that the original seller, Jeff Moran, violated the agreement by withholding the horse’s registration and therefore she did not feel obligated to uphold her end of the deal. Moran, on the other hand, argues that Bugs has a microchip that can be registered to any buyer.
Morton asserts that she sold Bugs to ensure the horse would go to a better home, as she was aware of Moran’s financial hardships and inability to care for Bugs properly. Bugs is now living as a pasture horse with a program for teens, where he is happy and healthy, giving rides to kids. The new owners are reportedly pleased with Bugs and have chosen to keep their information private, indicating that they have no plans to sell him.
Morton stands by her decision to sell Bugs and is content knowing that the horse is in a good place. The controversy surrounding the sale has caused backlash on social media and raised questions about the complexities of horse ownership agreements.
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