Slight lameness

[strawberrymoon]

Hello

Would you buy a horse that had failed a vet check due to showing slightly lame when trotting tight circles on concrete?

When pressed they said he can get a bit stiff when out of work for a bit, and believe this is all it is. He’s 7

 

[shortstuff99]

No absolutely not. I would only have considered if the horse was 17 not 7.

 

[Pinkvboots]

I agree with above but my only other question would be what are the feet like and when was the horse last shod?

 

[Lady Jane]

No!

 

[SEL]

Hello

Would you buy a horse that had failed a vet check due to showing slightly lame when trotting tight circles on concrete?

When pressed they said he can get a bit stiff when out of work for a bit, and believe this is all it is. He’s 7

My ever so slightly lame the vets thought I was a paranoid owner has turned out to have pretty severe ligament damage - so I'd be running a mile!

 

[ycbm]

No, he is far too young to be excused for stiffening up due to lack of work.
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[MuddyMonster]

A diagnosis & what you (or the purchaser) want to do with the horse, would be key for me. If the horse has been investigated, had a firm diagnosis, a good prognosis & dependent on how you planned to keep him & your riding ambitions it doesn't necessarily need to be a write off.

But a 7 year old with an undiagnosed lameness is IMHO a different kettle of fish and I'd steer clear personally.

 

[silv]

No way!

 

[Lady Tinseltime]

Nooooooooo