pre-purchase

further downloads

• Instructions pre-purchase examination
• pre-purchase examination
  contract & protocol (PDF)
• Order list for pre-purchase examination

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The pre-purchase exam in detail

Within our instruction format, which you can download, you will find more information about the different possibilities we offer for pre-purchase examinations.

It is also possible to obtain this information online; on the following sites we described the separate parts of a pre-purchase examination in detail.

If there are still open questions or you did not find what you need please do not hesitate to contact us under: prepurchase@equineclinic.de.

The various assessment possibilities

• Defining the extent of the examination
• Information from the seller
• Clinical examination
• Radiographic examination
• Endoscopic examination
• Laboratory examination
• Ultrasound examination

It would be ideal when both seller and purchaser are present during the pre-purchase exam. Prior to the examination, the extent of the examination and particular wishes are discussed with the veterinarian. The veterinarian will ask for information about the horses’ history, breeding and current training as well as the purchasers’ ambitions and expectations of the horse in the future.

It is also important to obtain information about the test ride, in case there where any problems that the veterinarian should pay extra attention to during the examination.

The conversation at the beginning of the pre-purchase exam, between veterinarian, purchaser and seller are of great importance to be able to come to a satisfyingly conclusion. Also when problems occur during the exam (e.g. positive flexing tests) it is useful to have both parties present, so as to make an acceptable decision for all parties of how to proceed.