ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: Pre Purchase Vet Exam

Re: Pre Purchase Vet Exam

Cheryl Newbanks (horsetrails@inficad.com)
Tue, 29 Jul 1997 22:03:10 -0700 (MST)

Yup, I agree with the EPM testing, that is a must. Also why is it that
during a pre-purchase vet exam they only examine the horse at rest. What
about if the horse is a bleeder, or roarer, the horse would have to be put
under excercise stress to see that. So I'd want the horse worked then
checked after the work out too. Also on the hoof testing I'd make sure they
put some hoof testers on the horse and check for navicular soreness, corns,
etc... I wouldn't want to buy a horse who was prone to any type of hoof
problems.

If I was buying a young horse, ages 2-4, I'd want xrays done on their knees
and stifles to make sure all the joints were closed and developed properly.
Early hard work on a young horse who's joints aren't closed yet can cause
calcium spurs, bone development problems and such. =20

Good luck!:}

Cheryl Newbanks=20
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