Vetting???

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woody2211

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Hi very quick question

how do i got about getting a horse vetted with a view to buy?
And how much does this roughly cost?
Just trying to be prepared

many thanks

woody
x :)
 
I've just had a five stage vetting done today! Horse is a long way from where I live so I wasn't present which you can be - and if I was closer I would have been.
I looked for reputable equine vets in the area and contacted them direct. You have a call out fee on top so one that's close can keep the cost down a little.
Vetting was £200 inc vat and the call out was £36.
 
Hi,
Depends on which stage vetting you go for.
I paid £180 for a 2 stage vetting on my youngster and £260 for a 5 stage vetting on my 5 year old.
Best phoning around a couple of local vets and asking how much they charge. Depending on where the horse is that they are vetting they may charge traveling fees etc so best checking with them first.

If your not registered with a vet either look online, yellow pages, nip in to your local tack shop or ask people on the yard where your thinking of keeping your horse and see if anyone can recommend a vet and just give them a call.

Vets don't charge for phone calls!!!
 
wonderful. so let me just be clear in my head :)

the vetting u pay the vet? and then do they give you something then to give to ur insurers to say that you have had a vetting?

i have been riding this horse for a year now sharing her. but now i am buying her (WHICH IM SO EXCITED ABOUT BTW) :D:D:D
I have still been advised to have her vetted would you all advise this to? just to be sure?

thanks for your responses there a great help

x
 
oooh and also, the vet that we already use for her (the people i share with now) can i use that vet if they do a vetting service. if that makes sense
x
 
Yes you contact and pay the vet directly. You are instructing them and they are doing the vetting for you. You then arrange a date that is convenient for the seller and the vet. The vet won't contact the seller they expect you to confirm with them that the date is ok.
You can use the same vet as the seller as long as you are sure they will act honestly on your behalf. You can also ask the seller to instruct the vet to disclose the horses past veterinary history.
 
You tell the vet what you are likely to use the horse for (ie hacking/riding club competitions etc etc) as they vet the horse for that specific use, to see if it would suit the purpose for which you are buying it.

If the horse 'passes' the vetting you then get a certificate which you send a copy of to the insurance company. You can usually take out the insurance before the certificate arrives, just that you have to send the certificate when it arrives.

It's all a bit daunting!
 
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