Re: RC: pre-purchase exams-flex tests

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 1/25/00 8:32:41 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
delbekew@sprynet.com writes:

<< They (flexion tests) are valuable but it would be dangerous (imho) to
 fail every horse on the basis of this test alone. >>

One of my pet peeves is hearing that vets "pass" or "fail" horses at 
pre-purchase exams!  What vets SHOULD be doing is reporting on what is found 
and what effect that may or may not have on the intended use--and then it is 
up to the PURCHASER to decide.

Heidi