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| I found a nice mare I am very interested in but she's over 400 miles away. I have never bought out of state and feel kind of completely overwhelmed! I feel like I would definitely want a pre purchase exam but have never had one done. The mare is off the track and since I want to run barrels I just want to be sure there's no hidden issues there. How do I go about this? Does the seller pick a vet and go have it done and have the vet call for payment and just send me a report or? I will make the drive to see her in person but I don't want to make it twice! What are some other things to ask or consider? |
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Location: OH. IO | I found a very nice and knowlegable bhw member in the state the horse was in.She went and looked him over and rode him called me and it was not gonna be a good purchase so I paid her for her time and trouble and saved a vet charge. |
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| That is a good idea! Most you guys are more knowledgeable and experienced than I am anyway lol. Anyone near New Plymouth Idaho willing to look at her for me lol?! |
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| If I was getting a PPE I would not ask the seller to take the animal to the vet of their choice! The horse selling world is as crocked as a dog's hind leg and that is a good way to end up with a crippled horse. I would definitely get a PPE however and take the horse to the vet myself, or at least be there when it is done. Poke around on the internet and research vets in the area, ask around maybe on some facebook pages for recommendations or even on here.
Do you know the owner/trainer? Are they reputable? Has the horse been match raced? How many starts, not just official AQHA starts has she had. Bleeder? Pacer? All things to ask. Was she ever pulled from a start and why? Lameness or illness issues?
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| Fly out take a look at her if you like her stay a few extra days meet them at the vet for the exam. Not their vet but vet of your choice. I would research and see what reputable vets in the area |
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Location: sunny california | Here is my thought. by the time you pay for shipping you could have drove there yourself and seen the horse and rode the horse and saved yourself a lot of money and the trouble of having to sell and start over. I am quite happy to drive home with an empty trailer! it means i saved myself a lot of trouble. go see the horse and take your trailer. it is only a half day drive there so you could leave on a friday night after work arrive late at a hotel, get a good night sleep and breakfast then see in morning and be back by sat night. You could also set up an appointment for a vet check for early afternoon on sat. |
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| Thank you guys for the suggestions. I am that person that gets hosed because I trust people to be honest because that's what I would do lol. I will start looking for Vets in that area and figure out when we can make the trip over! |
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| If you are going to go out and look at her, book the date when the vet can examine her, you are killing 2 birds with one stone.
Also post what state then people can give you suggestions.
My aunt was looking at a horse in Washington, through acquaintances we found a vet, spoke to him prior explained the situation, he met the people with the horse, only made it through flexing called and recommended we not purchase the horse due to the epic fail. He did suggest X-rays if we were still considering the horse, but we didn't. The vet saved my aunt a lot of money by not doing everything then calling. She paid via credit card after the exam.
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| cheryl makofka - 2016-02-01 3:18 PM
If you are going to go out and look at her, book the date when the vet can examine her, you are killing 2 birds with one stone.
Also post what state then people can give you suggestions.
My aunt was looking at a horse in Washington, through acquaintances we found a vet, spoke to him prior explained the situation, he met the people with the horse, only made it through flexing called and recommended we not purchase the horse due to the epic fail. He did suggest X-rays if we were still considering the horse, but we didn't. The vet saved my aunt a lot of money by not doing everything then calling. She paid via credit card after the exam.
Yes I would defiantly want to do it that way and hope I can find a vet that will do that as well if there's something big that comes up I don't want to waste anymore of anyone's time or money! It's in Idaho if anyone has a recommendation? |
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| Just speaking from experience, we recently drove from California to Texas to look at a filly, try her out, vet her, and make a decision. It was a super fun trip and I ended up really happy with the filly we bought, and was able to see how she traveled and learn more about her on the way home. Plus I didn't have the agonizing anticipation of waiting for the hauler to pull up! In my opinion, it was well worth the 24 hour drive for sure to be able to make sure she was exactly what we were looking for. I hope a new addition works out for you! |
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Location: Northwest Florida | On threads related to buying a horse sight unseen, I always like to be the voice of someone who has been very pleased with both their out of state purchases and sales.
Definitely get a vet check by the vet of YOUR choice, if applicable look up stats in the area that the horse has competed in, contact previous owners if possible and do your research. Ultimately, go with your gut! I've had a bad apple or two, but majority were great successes. I know there are many if not more voices to the contrary. Good luck! |
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