WWYD - vetting (or not) in the face of new lockdown

[reen2020]

Hiya - I posted recently about looking for a TB to bring on and eventually event. I may have found one (!) (4 yo, lightly raced, had downtime in the field now back in ridden work, never had any injuries in training). The problem is vetting - I just phoned the vets I wanted to use and they've said they're still waiting for an announcement about whether vettings will go ahead considering the new lockdown.

My question is what would you guys do? I thought about maybe suggesting a loan until it can be vetted, or for a fixed period after which, if all goes well, I would pay the price agreed upon now.. Really not sure.. Welcome any thoughts!

 

[HashRouge]

Would the owner be willing to wait until you've had confirmation from your vets re vetting? As this will be an issue for any potential purchaser keen to vet I should think.

 

[emilylou]

get a vetting, even if you have to wait until this lockdown ends.
Unless you are only spending what you are happy to loose, happy to pay for vet work for a crock or shoot it.

 

[MissTyc]

The problem with loan until vetted is that if the horse gets injured in your care, you can just hand it back.
My guess is that veterinary services will be a little more normal during this lockdown. Protocols have improved and vets should know biosecurity better than most! Other option is to call around and try to get a vetting pre Thursday?

 

[southerncomfort]

Could you try some different vets? I've usually managed to get a vetting done within 48 hours so it should be possible before Thursday.

 

[reen2020]

thanks guys, think you're right and shouldn't get too pressured by the lockdown.... so hard not to be impatient!

 

[Sandstone1]

Had a email from my vets to say they are hoping to continue routine work.