To buy with a history of sarcoids?

[Adoni123]

I just wanted some opinions as I don’t have any direct experience with sarcoids.
I’m buying a new horse and am going to look at a lovely one. Ticks all the boxes! Except 4 years ago there was a sarcoid on the ear area and on the sheath, these were successfully removed by the vet and none have appeared since.
what do you guys think? Am I in for a nightmare? Am I better to just wait until something similar comes up with no sarcoids?

thanks

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

I would say go and try out thoroughly and if he/she is a contender get a thorough vetting and owners vet notes to discuss what type was removed. Negotiate a generous discount if you buy. It seems some young horses with immature immune systems can develop sarcoids and after removal have no more. Some get them if stressed with a home move apparently. I wonder if you have to declare them to insurer if they haven’t been apparent for 4 years.
more knowledgeable people will be along.

 

[ihatework]

There is never a 100% guarantee on anything in life but sarcoids removed 4 years ago and not returned - well I’d barely give it a second thought!

 

[Patterdale]

Wouldn’t bother me at all.

 

[eggs]

Wouldn't bother me

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

I bought a horse with several existing but little changing sarcoids - chest, sheath, side, armpit. They are all dry and don't bother him at all (which was a big 'plus') and I got a really fantastic horse for a very small price as a result. They may or may not come back, or may get worse over time; I have a retirement plan in my head for Jacob when the time comes even though he is only 10yo as I know this risk, but it was worth taking for me as I have learnt so much from him already.

In short, I would say go for it - but be prepared to deal with the potential consequences one day.

 

[Puzzled]

It wouldn’t worry me.

 

[Jellymoon]

If it ticked all the boxes otherwise and was priced accordingly I would buy it, and enjoy!

 

[ycbm]

Very low risk of any more or those coming back, probably almost as much risk of a horse with none getting one.

I would buy and I wouldn't expect any discount.

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[Adoni123]

Thanks guys, he arrives tonight

 

[ycbm]

? Photos!

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[Adoni123]

Made a very good decision with him! Such a lovely boy AND very handsome!

 

[ycbm]

Lovely!
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[QueenT]

I just wanted some opinions as I don’t have any direct experience with sarcoids.
I’m buying a new horse and am going to look at a lovely one. Ticks all the boxes! Except 4 years ago there was a sarcoid on the ear area and on the sheath, these were successfully removed by the vet and none have appeared since.
what do you guys think? Am I in for a nightmare? Am I better to just wait until something similar comes up with no sarcoids?

thanks

If you can accept the look of it, and there aren’t any in problematic areas regarding tack (girth and saddle area, poll etc. It’d probably be fine