vettings!!!!!!!

[ester]

wasn't suggesting anything wrong just confused. If you want boot and braces because of that experience I'd still consider xrays then. But that depends a bit on the sellers too as they will consider horse passed.

 

[blitznbobs]

I like them tbh… wouldn’t necessarily not buy a horse that was a bit stiff on one but it depends on age, type and how they fail… I really like to see them myself.

 

[ycbm]

I like them tbh… wouldn’t necessarily not buy a horse that was a bit stiff on one but it depends on age, type and how they fail… I really like to see them myself.

Me too. I've never personally seen a horse fail one which didn't have a brewing problem. I wouldn't accept a vetting without them.


ETA the thing which would worry me most is that it's only one leg of the pair.
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[ycbm]

Regardless of whether the horse is a pass or fail, if I was you I wouldnt now buy it. It's clear from you posting this thread that you are disturbed by it, and if you buy the horse you will be questioning every short step they ever take in front for a number of years to come.

You will lose your deposit, though.
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[NooNoo59]

Update! My vet has chatted with vetting vet he is happy so I collect her on Monday ! Thanks for all the input

 

[Goldenstar]

Good , have fun.

 

[ycbm]

Excellent, I hope you have a great time with her. Ahem, ... photo?
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[MagicMelon]

I take flexion tests with a pinch of salt. Years ago I was selling a horse who had never had a lame day in his life (and I competed him most weekends for years). They organised their own vetting, their vet failed him on 2 legs for the flexion test and told them he wouldnt stand up to competing and so the buyers pulled out. I was so horrified I got my own vet out literally 3 hours later who passed him no problem in the flexion tests. All vets do them differently, some hold the leg to high for a start. I bet if you pulled your own leg up really tightly and had to run quickly youd be lame for a few steps too.

 

[JoA]

Best of luck with your newbie. I bought my mare 24 years ago and retired her last year at 30 sound and happy. The vet I chose didn't believe in flexion tests as they were dependent on a personal input. He worked her hard (or at least it seemed like it at the time with rider in open fields). She didn't have a flexion test done and I've never regretted it. Horse ownership and purchasing is just indescribable. The ups and downs are so acute we could all write a 600 page book. Every purchase is a gamble - regardless of the vetting.
I hope you have a long and happy time with your newbie. Good luck!

 

[NooNoo59]

Excellent, I hope you have a great time with her. Ahem, ... photo?

Excellent, I hope you have a great time with her. Ahem, ... photo?
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If only I knew how?........................

 

[NooNoo59]

OH !!! I have done it!!!

 

[JoA]

She's really lovely!

 

[NooNoo59]

yes she is a poppet slightly different temperament from my Welsh dragon!!

 

[Lucky Snowball]

She’s beautiful. Good luck together.

 

[Goldenstar]

Very nice, I wish you lots of happy years with him or her.

 

[Glitter's fun]

Well done.
Wishing you many happy years together.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

What are peoples opinions on Flexion tests? Is a horse is reactive is it a no go or could it just be an off day? Horse looks and rides sound, and lunges sound.

Quite honestly if someone did that to me now I would def go off lame. I am reasonable sound now after knee op

 

[southerncomfort]

What a lovely mare!

You are going to have an awful lot of fun together.

 

[SantaVera]

Had a horse fail a flexion test that I was going to buy. Vet said if I wanted him for hacking he'd have passed but I wanted him for high level competition. I didn't buy him. He went onto have a very good sound competition career. Since then I've never bothered with vetting I've just used my own judgement.