Urgent - going to see potential new horse. Questions?

[Hanz]

OK to cut a long stort short I used to ride a horse a few months ago and really liked him, he was sold to a girl who keeps him on a yard on the same estate as me. Basically he is a bit too much for her and so they are selling him, I ride him a few days ago and although he has changed, I think it is repairable. I have got the following questions to ask her, what else should I ask?

I will ask to see him ridden:the owner has been forbidden by her mam to ever get on him, great start.

What have you done with him?
When did he start misbehaving?
Had any instructors out?
Shoeing?
Has he had his teeth done?
Had aphysio/vet out?
How does he catch for owners?
Last time he was ridden?

Any extras?

Thanks.

 

[Partoow]

Whats he being fed and how much ?
Who else has ridden him?
What tack /bit ?
Be careful, but at least you know him from before so you have a good benchmark.
hope it works out.

 

[Hanz]

Thanks, I know what bit he has now as saw him not long ago, feeding and other jockeys is one I never thought about. Thanks.

 

[Smash]

Has he had any injuries or illness?
What is his daily routine?
Are vaccinations up to date?
Any stable vices?
How is he with other horses, both turned out and riding?
How does he behave with the vet/farrier?
How does he behave at shows?
Any history of lameness or colic?
How is he regarding loading? Clipping? Bathing?

 

[Gorgeous George]

What is he like with traffic (although you probably know this?)
Has he been wormed regularly?