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Location: Bandera, TX | Hello…. I’m going to look at a 3 year old filly this weekend. She is started by a very good hand and already rides very nicely. Not started on barrels. Owner raised her and per ad is guaranteeing her sound.
I haven’t bought a horse in 9 years and never in my life sold one. It seems that once a horse is part of the family I can’t let go. I’m a bit sentimental…. Of course now that I’m thinking about adding to the family I’m having a huge panic attack about this (on multiple issues).
The question is: Does a three year old need a vet check? If so, what all would you do? Price of the filly is 7K.
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| GoMistyGo - 2016-11-02 6:49 AM
Hello…. I’m going to look at a 3 year old filly this weekend. She is started by a very good hand and already rides very nicely. Not started on barrels. Owner raised her and per ad is guaranteeing her sound.
I haven’t bought a horse in 9 years and never in my life sold one. It seems that once a horse is part of the family I can’t let go. I’m a bit sentimental…. Of course now that I’m thinking about adding to the family I’m having a huge panic attack about this (on multiple issues).
The question is: Does a three year old need a vet check? If so, what all would you do? Price of the filly is 7K.
I would have a vet out to do a basic PPE. However, at that age if the vet sees something that makes them think they should x-ray then I would pass on her. At the very, very least get her five-panel tested. As an owner of a PSSM positive horse, I have found through my research that PSSM is much more common than many people think. I would also never wish this disease on anybody. My mare is a very mild case, but it is expensive to manage, and even if I wanted to, I don't think I could ever sell her and trust somebody else to manage all of her needs. |
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| draftmare - 2016-11-02 7:37 AM
GoMistyGo - 2016-11-02 6:49 AM
Hello…. I’m going to look at a 3 year old filly this weekend. She is started by a very good hand and already rides very nicely. Not started on barrels. Owner raised her and per ad is guaranteeing her sound.
I haven’t bought a horse in 9 years and never in my life sold one. It seems that once a horse is part of the family I can’t let go. I’m a bit sentimental…. Of course now that I’m thinking about adding to the family I’m having a huge panic attack about this (on multiple issues).
The question is: Does a three year old need a vet check? If so, what all would you do? Price of the filly is 7K.
I would have a vet out to do a basic PPE. However, at that age if the vet sees something that makes them think they should x-ray then I would pass on her. At the very, very least get her five-panel tested. As an owner of a PSSM positive horse, I have found through my research that PSSM is much more common than many people think. I would also never wish this disease on anybody. My mare is a very mild case, but it is expensive to manage, and even if I wanted to, I don't think I could ever sell her and trust somebody else to manage all of her needs.
YES! I can't agree with this anymore. I have a gelding that were are pretty positive has pssm (still waiting for equiseq tests), but has most of the symptoms and the bloodlines to have type 2. Bought another gelding 2 months ago because my guy wasn't able to handle the riding we wanted to do (back country riding in the mountains), surprise he is now showing symptoms too! Now I am stuck with a horse I have only ridden 4 times and spent all my horse savings on and no idea what to do with him. Believe me I am kicking myself. |
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Location: God's country...aka TEXAS | Yes it needs a vet check!!! I had one done on a 3 yr old that already had stifle issues. You don't want to start out with an issue that can be avoided. |
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Location: Deep South | In your situation I would have a basic pre-purchase exam done for peace of mind.
$100 give or take is nothing when you're already spending $7k and planning on keeping this filly for the rest of her life. |
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Location: The edge of no where | I'd have a vet check done. It will give you peace of mind making the decision to purchase her. It's not that expensive to have a basic PPE done, if anything looks funk - shoot a few x-rays. |
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| Buckles - 2016-11-02 7:45 AM
draftmare - 2016-11-02 7:37 AM
GoMistyGo - 2016-11-02 6:49 AM
Hello…. I’m going to look at a 3 year old filly this weekend. She is started by a very good hand and already rides very nicely. Not started on barrels. Owner raised her and per ad is guaranteeing her sound.
I haven’t bought a horse in 9 years and never in my life sold one. It seems that once a horse is part of the family I can’t let go. I’m a bit sentimental…. Of course now that I’m thinking about adding to the family I’m having a huge panic attack about this (on multiple issues).
The question is: Does a three year old need a vet check? If so, what all would you do? Price of the filly is 7K.
I would have a vet out to do a basic PPE. However, at that age if the vet sees something that makes them think they should x-ray then I would pass on her. At the very, very least get her five-panel tested. As an owner of a PSSM positive horse, I have found through my research that PSSM is much more common than many people think. I would also never wish this disease on anybody. My mare is a very mild case, but it is expensive to manage, and even if I wanted to, I don't think I could ever sell her and trust somebody else to manage all of her needs.
YES! I can't agree with this anymore. I have a gelding that were are pretty positive has pssm (still waiting for equiseq tests ), but has most of the symptoms and the bloodlines to have type 2. Bought another gelding 2 months ago because my guy wasn't able to handle the riding we wanted to do (back country riding in the mountains ), surprise he is now showing symptoms too! Now I am stuck with a horse I have only ridden 4 times and spent all my horse savings on and no idea what to do with him. Believe me I am kicking myself.
I seem to attract them now too. I was looking at leasing a gelding this past summer, started riding him regularly and started to see some PSSM like symptoms. Ran away from that situation as fast as I could. The mare that I had before my current horse I also now suspect may have had PSSM. At least one horse in her bloodlines (ApHC stallion Dreamfinder) is known to have foals with it. She had some issues that I thought at the time were her just being an older former broodmare, but looking back now and knowing what I know, I suspect PSSM. |
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Location: The Saudia Arabia of Wind Energy, Western Oklahoma | I would think you would have to pay more than $100 for a very good vet check from what I have heard. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | I have a good friend that buys pricey young horses and she does a head to toe vet check on everything she buys. It's pretty scary how many she hasn't bought through the years after x-rays showing up problems. She usually buys 3 year olds. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | Nevertooold - 2016-11-02 11:26 AM I have a good friend that buys pricey young horses and she does a head to toe vet check on everything she buys. It's pretty scary how many she hasn't bought through the years after x-rays showing up problems. She usually buys 3 year olds.
I've turned back several really nice riding three year olds for this very reason.
NTO how do you feel about the 5 panel?
My practical side says one thing and my horse lover heart says another.Ugh! I'm facing the same issues since aquiring dad's cattle this year. Lots are going to the yards due to genetic test. My scientific side is winning over my emotional side. |
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Location: TX | Nevertooold - 2016-11-02 11:26 AM
I have a good friend that buys pricey young horses and she does a head to toe vet check on everything she buys. It's pretty scary how many she hasn't bought through the years after x-rays showing up problems. She usually buys 3 year olds.
I'm in this same situation, looking at a 3 yr old that isn't broke. I've decided it's best to get a vet check and if something is seen, then it wasn't meant to be. Next step is a good trainer to start him. |
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| My rule of thumb is vet check anything over 4k. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | Thank you for the advice!!! |
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Location: IN MY OWN LITTLE WORLD AT LEAST THEY KNOW ME HERE | Yep
Back, hock, stifle X-rays
Blood etc....
A lot can happen and a lot is hidden.
A very respected track vet told me to always get a horse checked over thoroughly because, Don't care if it's a $500 dollar horse or a $50k horse whether the owner knows or not things can and are are hidden or not disclosed then it's game on and Buyer beware and a lot less headache and heart ache one it's all said and done.
I dropped a lot of money on a very nice mare 3 yrs ago.
Vet ckd blah blah blah
She started slowing down n staying back sore.
Took to another vet and found stifle injury.
Too much too soon as a young horse. Hmmm
Treated for that.
Took to a track vet and tested for epm.
Positive - stated problobly had all along and the problems I'd been having related to that. Treated.
Sooo 11 months later and 3 vets and a lot of money spent in the search n find she is a different horse.
GET A VET CHECK PLEASE
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| Yes, I recently bought a 5 year old that was guaranteed sound and had not been used much. Nothing showed in basic prepurchase but took X-rays because I wanted to have a base line for the future. We were surprised to find some minor changes in a front foot. I bought him anyway, he was too nice to pass on as the vet said changes would not likely cause any problems. At the very least you will have film to compare to in he future. |
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Location: Cap'n Joan Rotgut.....alberta | Id full vet check..soup to nuts..its a small price to pay for assurance. ..m |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | uno-dos-tres! - 2016-11-02 11:34 AM Nevertooold - 2016-11-02 11:26 AM I have a good friend that buys pricey young horses and she does a head to toe vet check on everything she buys. It's pretty scary how many she hasn't bought through the years after x-rays showing up problems. She usually buys 3 year olds. I've turned back several really nice riding three year olds for this very reason.
NTO how do you feel about the 5 panel?
My practical side says one thing and my horse lover heart says another.Ugh! I'm facing the same issues since aquiring dad's cattle this year. Lots are going to the yards due to genetic test. My scientific side is winning over my emotional side.
I know nix to nothing on the 5 panel test but if I was going to buy a young horse I would educate myself real fast..LOL
The initial price of any horse is nothing compared to the training, hauling and the heartbreak of getting one going and having everything falling apart because of something that could have been detected by a good vet check. Sometimes cheap can become very expensive and that expensive vet check can become cheap in the long run.
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Location: Oakdale, CA | MS2011 - 2016-11-02 8:25 AM I'd have a vet check done. It will give you peace of mind making the decision to purchase her. It's not that expensive to have a basic PPE done, if anything looks funk - shoot a few x-rays.
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Vet check on a 3 year old???