buying a horse... do YOU pay for vetting or does the SELLER pay?

[talie2rose]

Hi Im looking for a new horse and was wondering whether YOU, the buyer are expected to pay for a vetting or whether the SELLER will pay to prove they are selling a healthy horse?

 

[abracadabra]

youd be paying

 

[somethingorother]

No, buyer normally pays.

 

[AmyMay]

Buyer pays.

 

[CastleMouse]

The buyer always pays.

 

[spike123]

I would be wary of buying a horse that the sellers own vet has vetted.there are alot of dodgy dealers out there offering their horses for sale with supposed full 5 stage vetting certificates.TBH a vetting certificate is really only pointing towards the horse being examined on a particular day anyway and that could easily change a day later.I always have had horses vetted by an independant vet.

 

[Fahrenheit]

Buyer normally pays but I once said I would pay asking price if the seller got the horse vetted and he passed, they did, he passed I paid full price

 

[talie2rose]

thanks for all your advice... would anyone recommend also getting farrier, back specialist and dentist to have a look too or will the 5 stage vetting cover this properly

thanks x

 

[nicky_jakey]

Generally no - a full 5 stage vetting would sufice.

However, I guess it depends on the type of horse you are buying & what you want it for.

I would think that the feet, back & teeth would be covered by a 5 stage vetting - but I stand to be corrected if anyone knows differently!

 

[Kayfm]

Hope you find a nice new horsie

 

[Boxers]

You as the buyer pays - it's up to you to ensure you are buying a healthy horse, not for the seller to prove they are selling a healthy horse. Prices are around £250 give or take.

 

[Divasmum]

The buyer pays. The vetting is for your benefit and also to have the certificate in your name when you insure your new horse.

 

[welshied]

Buyer always pays

 

[ibot]

i have just had one done on monday it was £218. and the vet was lovely i thought so and the girl i am buying the horse from did.