SAVE Money With a Pre-Purchase Exam
Over the long haul, you may spend more money to “fix” a “free” horse than you would to buy a sound one. The knowledge gained during a thorough pre-purchase evaluation can be invaluable and may allow you to deal with health or soundness problems on a preventative basis rather than waiting until they become severe. Schedule a pre-purchase exam with Interstate Equine Hospital.
Have Your Horse Examined Before Purchase
A prepurchase evaluation consists of a thorough physical examination, and a lameness examination including flexion tests and observation on a longe line. Other diagnostic testing such as radiographs and blood work are available and should be discussed with the veterinarian performing the exam.
Any veterinarian performing a prepurchase exam is ethically and legally obligated to work on behalf of the buyer, not the seller. Most Veterinarians have a standard approach to a pre-purchase exam, but depending on a client's interests this can be modified so that any questions or concerns should be thoroughly investigated. This is your chance to make an informed decision by gathering as much information as possible so don't be afraid to ask the person doing the exam what else should be considered. Frequently radiographs and exams are reviewed by the purchaser's Veterinarian at home, and now with digital radiographs this can happen readily.