Q: What is the difference between a two-stage and a five-stage vetting?
A: A two-stage vetting is limited to just a standing examination of the horse and a brief assessment of soundness (a straight-line trot-up).
A five-stage vetting is the two-stage vetting plus a thorough assessment of all-round health including soundness and respiratory and cardiovascular health. This involves watching the horse being ridden under saddle, as well as an assessment of soundness pre- and post-exercise.