Vettings

[Pegasus5531]

Can anyone give me an idea of how much I would pay for vettings at the moment and what is involved in the different stages? I have mixed feelings about them as bought my first horse without one no issues at all and had many lovely years with him and he was never sick or sorry. I was less lucky with my last horse as she had underlying severe arthritis not disclosed ny seller (a close friend) and ended up losing her as a result. Now hoping to buy again but very apprehensive and wanting to make sure I get it right however I've heard many people say a vetting isn't worth much as it can pick things up that are not really relevant?

 

[Miss_Millie]

I paid around £400 for a 5 stage vetting. I would never buy a horse without one, personally. Especially given how much horses cost in this day and age.

 

[eggs]

Speak to your vet about costing. The steps for two and five stage vetting are pretty standard. If buying a ridden horse I think it is worth paying the bit extra for 5 stage.

Whilst they are only a snapshot in time the vet will identify if the horse is likely to be suitable for your intended purposes (assuming you are upfront about your requirements).

 

[dottylottie]

i paid £337.94 with Nantwich vets a week ago tomorrow - this seems to be a standard price

 

[Glitter's fun]

I've never bought a horse without a vetting. I'm very much an an amateur but however experienced you are there are things you can't tell without a stethoscope, ophthalmoscope and a chip reader.
At the very least I want to know it hasn't got a heart murmur & whether its eyes are ok. You can also make sure its only got one chip & see if the age the chip tracks back to matches what you estimate from the teeth.

Edited to add this, which tells you what the stages are:

Microsoft Word - ppe final.docx (liphookequinehospital.co.uk)

 

[Bobthecob15]

We paid £400 ish for 5 stage a year ago...the 3 stage wasn't a lot less from memory and totally worth the extra. The one we used said if they only got as far as 3 stage then couldn't proceed they would only change 3 stage fees x