It sounds to me like the taxidermist told you 3 months to get the biz. Once they have the cape, horn and the deposit your stuck with the wait and he knew that. I have heard of this stuff before and although uncommon, it happens. I guess you know what not to do and what would be a reasonable turn around time next round. BTW, I would never push an artist, things don't always turn out and mounts are art. If he told you a timeframe, which was a guideline..although he was way off. He told you he would fix the horn...that never happened...but in my mind both are to blame. Sure he never held up his part of the bargin, but you never picked up the phone and talked to this guy...it is pretty easy to blow off emails. He might have had a perfectly good explaination but you continued to push and he just wanted you gone and now your gone.

I wouldn't say I am siding with him or you, both were in the wrong and IMHO share in the blame or outcome. Hopefully next time things will work out better for you, through this experience. I would suggest trying to get another taxidermist fix up your mount the way you would like, so you can get over this and enjoy your trophy.