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There are a couple avenues for bringing an action against this individual, in civil and criminal court. If you need to pay for medical costs related to this incident, you would want to sue her for the damage she caused you.

Unless the horse has particularly dangerous propensities that you hid from the buyer you have no liability. Plus, the buyer physically had possession of the horse and an opportunity to observe and learn about the animal so probably would have equal knowledge as you about the horse. If the buyer no longer wants the horse because of what happened and you want to force her to pay the full amount you legally can do so. Otherwise, if you want the horse back you can make a deal for whatever you are willing to do that she will agree to. Either way you have no legal obligation for her medical copays. An interesting legal question is present. If the buyer stops paying can you repossess the horse? That would depend on what the paperwork, if any, says about remedies for default. As a practical matter you may want to make a deal with her as she could stop paying you and your only remedy might be to sue her for the unpaid amount. She could sell the horse to someone else and keep the money, stiffing you.

You cannot be prosecuted criminally for a civil debt. The only time you can be jailed is if you refuse to obey a court order. This is a civil process that comes about when you are ordered to appear and don't. You cannot be jailed for not paying by itself. It is best to answer questions and appear if subpoenaed.