(It is acceptable and legitimate to perform a pre-purchase examination on our client’s horses as long as the purchaser is aware that the vendor is a client and there are no other conflicts of interest that we feel could affect the vetting.)
However, **PLEASE NOTE** The conduction of the vetting is always at the discretion of the vet.
A Blood Sample is routinely taken on both stage vettings and stored independently for 6 months as a record of the blood from the day of the examination.
If requiring a 2-stage vetting, we request the purchaser to please read and complete the limitations of a two stage vetting form attached.
Vettings are required to be paid prior to the examination taking place.
FOR VET TO DISCUSS WITH OWNER
Further investigations
• blood sample
• radiographs
• any further investigations
Checklist for vetting day
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Horse to be stabled overnight or for at least 3 hours prior to vetting
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Does the horse have shoes on?
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Is the horse on any medication? (or has been in the last 30 days)
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Passport needs to be seen
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Firm, flat area for trot up and lunging
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For a 5 stage vetting we will need a rider and a safe area for ridden exercise at least up to a canter.
