Sussexbythesea
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Have on a 3yr old Welsh cob which had only been sat on and appears to be kept somewhere where there isn’t an arena and perhaps no hard standing.
Obviously hypothetically
Obviously hypothetically
What sort of vetting would you…
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ycbm
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Exciting!
If you really want him vetted I'd ask them to take him to a vet hospital for a 5 stage if there is one anywhere close enough.
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If you really want him vetted I'd ask them to take him to a vet hospital for a 5 stage if there is one anywhere close enough.
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Sussexbythesea
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Yes and scary. Haven’t actually seen him yet going tomorrow but want to be prepared. I’ve only ever bought ridden horses which I’ve always had 5-stage. He doesn’t lunge very well either. I guess I’ll have to discuss that if it comes to it.
nagblagger
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Depends what you want him for and price, obviously hypothetical, I would def get a 2 stage to check basics. But I buy sight unseen of the interweb so I can't say anything!
Sussexbythesea
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He’ll be a RC all rounder so a bit of everything if possible. So I do want him to be sound enough with decent conformation to do that. As on livery and already have my other mature horse I can’t afford to buy a pasture ornament.Depends what you want him for and price, obviously hypothetical, I would def get a 2 stage to check basics. But I buy sight unseen of the interweb so I can't say anything!
Jellymoon
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I would do a 2 stage, given the age and facilities, but get why you might want a 5 stage…
GoldenWillow
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I had a two stage with a few extras (trotted on a hard surface, small circle on hard surface etc) on a 3 1/2 Yr old who was backed but also understand why you would want a five stage.
Good luck, hypothetically
Good luck, hypothetically
rara007
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I wouldn’t 5 stage a 3yo. I’d sooner do X-rays. But of course that’s a bit price point dependant too!
Sussexbythesea
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I don’t necessarily want a 5-stage it’s just what I’ve had before for mature ridden horse but obviously not necessarily suitable for a 3yr old. I’m not familiar with it.
Out of interest what would you normally x-Ray in my scenario? Thanks
rara007
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Feet, fetlocks, hocks, stifles. OCD sites..! Possibly neck and back too.
SO1
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My vet recommends X rays for youngsters. Older horses that have been in work without any problems for a few years are less of risk in some ways as you know they have withstood the work.
HorsesRule2009
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The extras mentioned above should always be included in a 2 Stage as standard, the 5 stage then is generally seeing them ridden and also get the heart rate up so can be listened to before and after exercise and th again after a rest period. You can do a 5 stage of sorts on a youngster but would need a suitable area to possibly lunge/free school at a canter to get heart rate up.
The above would be classed as vetting x-rays either a half set - Feet, fetlocks, hocks, stifles.
Or a full set - Feet, fetlocks, hocks, stifles plus back
Sussexbythesea
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After a 6.5hr round trip including travel and viewing just got message that the owner has allegedly decided not to sell. At least that means I don’t have any decision to make. I really liked him but there was a little niggle about the way he moved that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. I would have had him vetted and I’m not sure how keen the owner was about this.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
How disappointing, but maybe a lucky escape if the owner was spooked by the prospect of a vetting.
Melody Grey
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It’s difficult to ‘unsee’ a niggle, so maybe not the one for you. I’d also be alarmed at what looks like the vendors reluctance for you to vet.
Nasicus
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Oh what a pain about the 6.5hr round trip wasted!
I suspect pony is still for sale, but to someone who won't vet!
Jellymoon
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A lucky escape there I think!
Sussexbythesea
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She said I could vet but there were a fair few comments around “I don’t normally have a young horse vetted” so it did cross my mind that maybe she wasn’t keen.