ASKHQ: NOVICE RIDER BUYING A HORSE

Q: I'm a relatively novice rider looking to buy my first horse. Any tips on what kind of horse I should be looking for? A: Depending on your budget and confidence, generally, a schoolmaster (a horse who has a great deal of experience) is a good choice for a novice rider as he will be…

BylizzieAugust 26, 20250Comments

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ASKHQ: BAD VETTING

Q: I've fallen in love with a particular horse and am desperate to buy him. The problem is that he is lame. He's only just come off the track and apparently pulled some muscles in his back while still racing. I’m hoping his lameness will come right but everyone tells me to avoid him. What…

BylizzieJune 2, 20250Comments

ASKHQ: VETTINGS

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…

BylizzieOctober 22, 20200Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN VETTING A HORSE FOR PURCHASE

The prepurchase exam varies considerably from vet to vet, with some vets putting more emphasis on some aspects than others [dropcap]M[/dropcap]ost people buying a horse today will request at least a basic ‘prepurchase exam’ to be carried out by a veterinarian. Others will want a more advanced prepurchase exam that includes blood tests and radiographs, for…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

Horse Channel Horse Health Know How

Can you buy a horse who fails a vetting?

The business of buying and selling horses can be a stressful one – aside from the heart-rending ups and downs of finding the right horse (or buyer), there is also the fear that the horse you’ve just fallen in love with may have some hidden issue that could spell disaster to your long-term competitive plans.…

BylizzieNovember 5, 20150Comments

ASKHQ: NOVICE RIDER BUYING A HORSE

ASKHQ: BAD VETTING

ASKHQ: VETTINGS

WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN VETTING A HORSE FOR PURCHASE

Can you buy a horse who fails a vetting?

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