Vetting a horse unseen

[BBD]

Thinking of buying a horse unseen so going to get it vetted prior to purchase. Never had a vetting before, what is the procedure please? How do I find a vet local to the seller?
Do they do it alone or do I need to arrange seller to be there?

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Do a google search for equine vets in the area. Ring choosen vet,not sellers own vet if possible. Vet will contact seller to make an appointment to see horse. Seller ( or a handler/rider) will be there to hold horse, trot up, -and ride if its a 5 stage vetting. Vet will let you know when vetting is booked for so you can be present if you want. If you don't/can't, he will ring you after he finished.

 

[leflynn]

You could always ask for recommendations on here or ask if your local vet knows anyone closer to the area the horse is in.

I got my vetting done by an unknown vet by my vet recommending someone closer and then they recommended someone closer still if that makes sense!

 

[BigRed]

I have been to see horses that were lame when I went to see them, and I would have therefore wasted my money in having a vet out to see them - so there is a potential flaw in your plan, if you have not seen the horse yourself BEFORE you arrange for a vetting.

You will need to make sure someone is there to handle/ride the horse for the vet.

 

[only_me]

Don't use the vets that the owner currently uses, find another good local vet who can be more objective.
Much fairer on the vet and owner