Being present at a vetting?

[TheSubwayDino]

Hi all,
Not looking for a horse right now, just seeing more in depth on what people do during the process of the purchase of their horses and ponies.

Do I have to be present during the vetting or not?
I'm just currently looking at what I can do in case they're far or if I'm not available.

 

[Flowerofthefen]

I wasn't present. I had my vet go and vet horse then he rang me with the results. Luckily all was well. I could have arranged time off work but to be honest I trusted my vet and I sort of knew the seller.

 

[Wishfilly]

You don't have to be present- the vet will phone and discuss everything with you, but I think it helps to have a relationship with the vet in this case. I do think some vets are more thorough/experienced with vetting than others, so I would personally want to be present if I didn't know the vet.

I have known sellers video/video call during the vetting as well.

 

[SEL]

I had one this morning. Couldn't go and actually the vet is a lameness specialist who is known for her thoroughness so I knew I was in safe hands.

A watched phone never calls though and the longer the morning went on the more nervous I got!

 

[Bobthecob15]

I had one this morning. Couldn't go and actually the vet is a lameness specialist who is known for her thoroughness so I knew I was in safe hands.

A watched phone never calls though and the longer the morning went on the more nervous I got!

Haha that's a good sign though it's the ones that are over quickly that worry me...if they fail the early stages it won't take long! Did the horse get on OK? X

 

[spacefaer]

I've posted this before but sod's law, the few times I've been at a vetting, the horse has had issues I wasn't prepared to compromise on (as they don't "fail" any more)
I find if the vet rings me afterwards, it gives me time to assess his findings and decide whether I'm proceeding. Better than having to do it on the spot in front of the vendor. Also gives me time to discuss things with my own vet should I need to.

 

[ihatework]

No you don’t need to be present.
But I think if you are an inexperienced buyer then it’s helpful, as the vet can show/demonstrate the findings and also has a chance to gauge how much the client understands.
If you are an experienced buyer that understands vet and vetting ‘speak’ then it’s really not essential

 

[poiuytrewq]

I had one this morning. Couldn't go and actually the vet is a lameness specialist who is known for her thoroughness so I knew I was in safe hands.

A watched phone never calls though and the longer the morning went on the more nervous I got!

And?? ??

 

[Waxwing]

I have a vetting booked for next week and I am going to be present; I attended a vetting last year where the horse didn't pass and it was helpful to be there as the vet, as one of the previous poster said, could demonstrate their findings. I agree it isn't essential to be there but I personally have found it helpful to do so.

 

[The Bouncing Bog Trotter]

My mare is being vetted today and the potential new owners are not going to be there.

 

[SEL]

And?? ??

Passed with flying colours!!

In fact the vet phoned me afterwards and described him as a cracking pony.

I promise photos when he arrives ?

 

[Berpisc]

@SEL Yay! good news!



Dont forget those pictures

 

[Greylegs]

I was there when my girl was vetted just before Christmas (about 20 minutes away, so local) and the owner, and a friend she'd enlisted for support, were lovely and helpful. It was good to have a word with the vet in-between different stages and assure myself on any queries I may have had. Horse passed easily, I'm happy to say and is now mine.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Passed with flying colours!!

In fact the vet phoned me afterwards and described him as a cracking pony.

I promise photos when he arrives ?

Amazing news! Congratulations, very much look forward to seeing photos

 

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Hi all,
Not looking for a horse right now, just seeing more in depth on what people do during the process of the purchase of their horses and ponies.

Do I have to be present during the vetting or not?
I'm just currently looking at what I can do in case they're far or if I'm not available.

Wait I thought you were looking for Belgian drafts or a Connie?

 

[TheSubwayDino]

Wait I thought you were looking for Belgian drafts or a Connie?

Yeah I am! I'm just not like there there anymore its now more of a "if" right now since I've decided to not do this apprenticeship that'd allow me to have a horse (one of the two breeds haha). But even so, I'm still so curious! ?