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I was just wondering what other people would do in my situation...

I have been riding the horse for 4 months and had no lameness whatsoever (even when she was covered in mud rash). She has had her back and teeth done while with me, all is fine, and she is now fit enough to deal with the amount of work she is getting.

So, as you know my Dad bought her for my birthday, money already gone through (he is not horsey at all)... But, would you have her vetted now she was yours if you were me?
 
You've brought her now, so imo, absolutely no point at all, other than possibly dragging up probs that may never arise. If she fails on a load of things, what can you do about it!? You already know she will do the job you want her to do....
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You've brought her now, so imo, absolutely no point at all, other than possibly dragging up probs that may never arise. If she fails on a load of things, what can you do about it!? You already know she will do the job you want her to do....
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But on the other hand it might flag something up that with management now, could be prevented from becoming a problem? Or something that needs treatment to nip it in the bud?

I'd get the vet to do an unofficial vetting I think... that's kind of what I did with Sam after I bought him. Put my mind at rest, was worth the money just for that!
 
i said yes and a 5 stage because i know you want her for higher level dressage - if by any small chance shes got some underlying problem it is better you know about it sooner rather than later hun xx
 
I can't see any point, unless you were going to be able to get a refund if she proved to have a significant problem. Your insurance company may require to get one done, but as you know the horse anyway I can't think of any reason to get one done. Personally, I wouldn't have had one done even if I had known what my dad was up to!
 
Forgot to add that she was felxioned a few months ago when she had an infection in her leg and was fine both backs (didn't do the fronts) and the vet has said she would pass a vetting (I asked because she looked to have a slight pidgeon toe, but with shoeing it has completely gone
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She has never had her wind checked, but does not find the work difficult and only sweats up a little when we have done a really hard session.
 
i said no after being in a similar situation with Dan. I had already loaned him for over a year when I actually bought him. I knew there were a few issues and he may have even failed the vet at the time but I knew what I was letting myself in for and insurance did not require a vet cert.

Yes the last few years have been problematic but that is due to things that I either knew about at time of purchase or which couldn't have been spotted so paying to have had him vetted would have been pointless.

I would when jabs are next up ask for an 'mot' I often get the vet to have a once over see if he has any concerns etc, doing it that way saves you a lot as well as far cheaper than a proper vetting!
 
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