Vanhoogmoed Linda DVM

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Comprehensive Examination
Generally speaking, the purchase price of a horse is the cheapest part of keeping one. People take for granted that it can be expensive to take care of a horse between the boarding, feeding, supplements, tack, training, shoeing, and veterinary care. Therefore, it is always important to choose wisely when acquiring a horse to make sure you are not inheriting someone else's problem. A basic prepurchase exam involves a thorough physical examination to check out the heart, eyes, and rule out any obvious problem. The next step is to put the horse in motion with flexion tests and watching the horse walk and trot in a straight line and in a small circle. I prefer to jog them on hard and soft ground to reveal any subtle lameness that may be hidden in the softer footing. If the horse is sound, some potential buyers want xrays to rule out any underlying bony abnormality. This is especially important in young horses which have not been put into training yet since they may have problems like OCD which can be clinically silent until they are put into work. This is also important if the horse is a resale prospect since it is vital to make sure you do not have a horse with a problem that will be a red flag for the next buyer. These types of exams are basically taylored to the particular needs of the potential buyer, the history of the horse, and the purchase price.

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