 Hore took the organisation to arbitration in 1731, and by 1734 his salary was reinstated and increased to £100 ().Hore returned to the Kennet after his reinstatement and found it in an extremely poor condition after a few years of neglect.He approached Lady Forbes, widow of one of the navigation's proprietors, who began taking an interest in the navigation's management and ensured that funds were available for necessary repairs.