Being present at a vetting

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I've decided to go ahead and have a vetting done on a horse I have now viewed three times. Problem is, due to the distance away it would be hard for me to be present at the time the vetting is being carried out. I have had a horse vetted before whilst not being present, but still wonder if this is a good idea or not?

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Amy

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You do not need to be there, it helps if you are as anything that shows up can be discussed at the time and you can also see it for yourself. Make sure that you are able to take a phone call so that if a problem arises the vet can contact you, if I know the vet it helps as I feel it is easier to talk to them in these situations.
When selling I find the purchaser rarely comes to observe and it is so much easier and quicker without lots of breaks for questions.
 
I have been there for vettings and have been really glad that I was able to see what was happening and make the decision based upon what I was seeing not what I was being told. If at all possible I would be there, or I would want a knowledgeable and trustworthy person to be there on my behalf, especially if the vet wasn't known to me.
 
If its your own vet doing the vetting and they know what you want to do with the horse then I don't see any problem. We weren't present at my mares vetting, the owners brought her down to my vets to be vetted and my vet called me after to fill me in. I don't think I would trust a different vet whilst not being present.
 
I would recommend you do everythng you can, to be there on the day. Vettings can also show temperament issues that you need to watch. You need to be able to chat with the vet about any anomalies he/she may see.
 
BigRed said:
I would recommend you do everythng you can, to be there on the day. Vettings can also show temperament issues that you need to watch. You need to be able to chat with the vet about any anomalies he/she may see.
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Agreed.
I would always want to be there to discuss any issues, and 1 horse i had vetted proved to be really problematic (temprement wise) when vetted.
 
sharky said:
Agreed.
I would always want to be there to discuss any issues, and 1 horse i had vetted proved to be really problematic (temprement wise) when vetted.
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Exactly, my vet couldn't complete the vetting due to behavioural/temprement issues but found no unsoundness. It would have been very difficult had I not been there to see it first time.

The previous one failed flexions and I was able to actually see the degree of lameness after flexions and take a decision.
 
If you absolutely cannot be there, get the vet to call you while he is doing it. I agree with others to be present if at all possible. However, I found most vets will telephone during the process and talk their results over with you and you can then ask things about if the horse has been difficult, etc.
I think sometimes vetting is mis-represented as "pass-fail" when it is really an opinion of the horses performance at the time. For example, flexion testing is an area where there is disagreement, and the horse may have a condition which makes it marginal but which you would be happy to take on and manage - or not as the case may be. Good luck!
 
I would always want to be present, personally.

But agree with jaquelin, if you absolutely can't ask the vet to ring you as soon as he's finished so that you can discuss things immediately with him.
 
Its not always possible to be there for the vetting due to distance and not being able to travel 10 hour return journey its a whole day and evening .
when i bought my pony i wasnt there she was in camarthanshire over 450 miles away about 5 hrs at least .

when i bought my mare she also was in wales i wasnt there .

I dont see it as a problem, as long as reputable vet.
 
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I wasnt there for mine when she was vetted. The vet called me & my mum, straight after to discuss how it went. Mine had a small ulcer in her eye which was seen & then treatment given to the the owner at the time.
 
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