Devlin23
Member
Hello, we are going to view a low cost pony at the weekend, if we feel it is suitable would you advice vetting? I thought it would be for best just incase but people have said if under a certain value they wouldn't bother.
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Barton Bounty
Just simply loving life with Orbi 🥰
For me, it would depend what the pony was for?
I am mainly a hacker so a horse that may not pass a vetting probably wouldn’t be an issue for me at all
I am mainly a hacker so a horse that may not pass a vetting probably wouldn’t be an issue for me at all
Flowerofthefen
Well-Known Member
If its a low cost pony I would definitely have a stage 2 vetting. Even if pony fails it may still be perfectly suitable for what you want it for. Least you will have an idea what your getting into. Good luck with viewing.
Devlin23
Member
Thank you, looking for a child's pony, hacking, some schooling, but no serious competitions or anything like that. More to have fun with
Flowerofthefen
Well-Known Member
I still would. Imagine getting the pony for the child , getting it home and finding something wrong. Last time I had a 2 stage it was £250, well worth a vet casting their eye over.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
Even if you are not going to do much it will be no good if it’s lame or has eye or heart problems , so I would do a 2 stage for the basics, good luck with the viewing
SO1
Well-Known Member
The vet bills cost the same doesn't matter if the pony is £500 or £50,000 the cost of the fixing the problem is the same.
I would get a vetting especially for a child's pony as it would be very distressing the child if something wrong with pony and it all goes wrong.
If it is a very cheap pony and lots of people interested the only risk is that you may loose out to someone who is willing to buy instantly without a vetting to secure a quick purchase.
I would get a vetting especially for a child's pony as it would be very distressing the child if something wrong with pony and it all goes wrong.
If it is a very cheap pony and lots of people interested the only risk is that you may loose out to someone who is willing to buy instantly without a vetting to secure a quick purchase.
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
And you need to wonder why it is so cheap!!!
Bobthecob15
Well-Known Member
I was going to say this! Ponies suitable for kids are not cheap unless they are barely backed or have issues...its the most expensive part of the market. Is it young?
Definitely get it vetted at least 2 stage, I'd not put a child on something that hadn't had a really good check by a vet, we did 5 stage for our pony x
dottylottie
Well-Known Member
i’d definitely get a vetting, however be aware that even if the pony’s value means you don’t need a vetting for insurance, if you have one done you’ll be obligated to declare it anyway. so if something minor was noted that you were willing to take the risk with, it’ll likely be excluded on the insurance.
Gloi
Too little time, too much to read.
If you decide you don't want to pay for a vetting at least take a very experienced horse person with you to see it before you buy, who may notice things you don't and will know the right questions to ask.
Ample Prosecco
Still wittering on
Definitely vet. I don’t know who is advising not to, but if it’s the dealer then don’t vet but run! They often try to persuade less experienced buyers that vettings are a waste of time unless you’re aiming for the Olympics . And will then offload a crock.
I don’t always vet but it depends on how well I know the buyer/horse. I’d always, always vet if buying from a dealer.
It’s not just vets fees either. It’s long term care of an animal you can’t ride. And the heartache of discovering your much loved new pony has multiple health issues.
If you are told that it’s fine to vet but pony sells to someone else in the meantime then don’t feel like you’ve missed out but that you’ve dodged a bullet.
I don’t always vet but it depends on how well I know the buyer/horse. I’d always, always vet if buying from a dealer.
It’s not just vets fees either. It’s long term care of an animal you can’t ride. And the heartache of discovering your much loved new pony has multiple health issues.
If you are told that it’s fine to vet but pony sells to someone else in the meantime then don’t feel like you’ve missed out but that you’ve dodged a bullet.
Devlin23
Member
Thank you, I have spoken with couple vets to ensure they cover the area and might have some availability. And have checked with seller happy for us to vet if pony appears to be suitable for us 
Flowerofthefen
Well-Known Member
Keep us updated!! Good luck!Thank you, I have spoken with couple vets to ensure they cover the area and might have some availability. And have checked with seller happy for us to vet if pony appears to be suitable for us
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
If you can use a vet that is recommended as a local vet may actually be the dealers preferred vet… ask whichever vet you will be using if you do buy the pony , or ask on here by giving the location of the pony …
Equi
Well-Known Member
For a child’s pony I would certainly get a vetting. Any pain/issues may make the pony totally unsuitable for a young rider. No matter the cost of buying, the cost of continued vet bills could far outweigh it.
scats
Well-Known Member
A lot of low level dealers will try and convince people not to vet and they’ll post a load of things on social media about top horses who failed vettings and how they mean nothing, but the reality is, they have a pretty good idea that a lot of their horses won’t ‘pass’ one!
Ample Prosecco
Still wittering on
I’m not a fan of the current system around Vettings at all. They drive me nuts in lots of ways. But I totally agree with Scats: dealers with horses who won’t pass try to create a vibe of Vettings being for top horses, and unnecessary of OTT for normal folk wanting a normal horse.