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Location: Central Iowa | Ok, Long story short, I am selling my 7 coming 8yr old barrel gelding that raced on the track for 2 or 3 yrs, then he sat for a year and I bought him with out a vet check 2 years ago. I have a girl coming to look at him tonight and wanted to know if I was open to vet checks. I have nothing to hide, he has never been lame for me. I told her yes at her expense. I guess what I am thinking is that of course something will come up in a vet check, he raced for 2 plus years, so my question to you is what would you be willing to take the horse back based on one vets opinion? Its not like he is a 20K horse I am only asking 8K for him. Just looking for opinions! |
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 Tough Patooty
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Location: Sperry, OK | Most of the time the sale is not completed until after the vet check.. so if they found anything that the new buyer was not willing to deal with, she would pay the vet bill, and you would take your horse back home. Any yes, you take the word of one vet, because the buyer is not going to pay for more than one, for the money they cost. You should send them to a vet that you don't use regularly so they are not biased towards you. I would also recommend you being there for the exam, as well.
Edited by ACEINTHEHOLE 2014-01-23 12:36 PM
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The Advice Guru
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| If you are not willing to take the horse back if the people do not choose to buy the horse due to the check. Call and tell them now so you are not wasting their time. |
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Extreme Veteran
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Location: Central Iowa | Ok, it makes more sense now! I know a lot of people do them but I really didn't know how it worked! I am open to a vet check because I don't think there is anything wrong with him. She already told me the vet she is going to take him to and no I do not use him, I know he is a good vet though! Thank you for clearing that up for me!! |
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| It's my experience that something ALWAYS comes up in a vet check. These are using horses. The Buyer then decides if it's a big deal, if it's career limiting, and if they can live with it, etc...
I have had five horses vet checked in the past year. They all were OTT, and they all had "something" on x-rays. I bought four of them.
He is probably fine if he's always been sound, and hopefully for you the Buyer is reasonable and realistic!
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  JMHO
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Location: Oklahoma | That's why most people call it a PRE purchase exam. If something is found then the seller has to option to....
1. keep the horse
2. Lower the price of the horse
3. fix the horse (if that's an option) and then try to sell it
4. try to find someone to deal with the problem at the listed price
Good luck! |
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Extreme Veteran
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Location: Central Iowa | Great! You guys are all making me feel a lot better. I know a lot of people that have had them done but I have never had one done myself! I have always bought from people I know and trust and know the horse very well before I buy usually or I buy very young horses. But it just seems like I know a lot of people that have them done and yes it seems like something always comes up. I understand the process now and feel much more comfortable about what to expect!! Thank you everyone!
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | I think of vet checks as if your buying a house.. when you do your inspections and appraisial it gives you an idea of what your dealing with and gives room for negotiation! If something shows up on the exam the person cant live with then at least you got a free vet exam out of the deal :) |
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Location: Mountains of VA | ropinbuzz - 2014-01-23 12:39 PM Ok, it makes more sense now! I know a lot of people do them but I really didn't know how it worked! I am open to a vet check because I don't think there is anything wrong with him. She already told me the vet she is going to take him to and no I do not use him, I know he is a good vet though! Thank you for clearing that up for me!!
DO NOT let the buyer take the horse to the vet for a pre-purchase exam. You take the horse and be there for everything the vet says and does to YOUR horse.
No horse is 100% and the vet will always find something. Some vets have a reputation for being a "buyers" vet. You must understand what is going on and what type of issue there is. The vet usually uses some technical terms that can make any issue/problem sound terrible. Then the buyer can or will use the exam as a bargaining tool.
I have learned the hard way......always be present during the pre-purchase exam and put on your "big girl panties". |
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