We are considering a purchase of a five-year-old Arabian mare. My 11-year-old daughter has been riding her for two months to try her out. They have a great relationship. To our knowledge, there is no history of injury or breeding. We had an unbiased vet Complete a prepurchase exam. She was in heat that day, so the exam was less than ideal. The mayor was having a bad day. The vet completed the bulk of the exam, but had a question about her left front leg. She did not clearly pass a flexion exam. We retested a week letter later and she failed three tests on that leg. The owner took her back and had the mare re-tested by her regular vet (who also happens to be a local lameness expert). The owner’s vet said she passed and sent video. My barn owner’s trainer saw the video and said yhe mare did NOT pass (and this trainer knows and likes the vet that made the video and was terribly disappointed to see the video). My daughter has a great relationship with this mare and hopes to train with her to compete in English classes for many years.
So, I’m torn on what to do. This is a registered Arabian with good breeding and could be bred later as well. I’ve got 2 good vets in the area telling me 2 different things. My gut says go for it, but this will be our first purchase, so I’m being extra cautious I guess.
Horse people - HELP!!
(And the video I have is too large to upload)
So, I’m torn on what to do. This is a registered Arabian with good breeding and could be bred later as well. I’ve got 2 good vets in the area telling me 2 different things. My gut says go for it, but this will be our first purchase, so I’m being extra cautious I guess.
Horse people - HELP!!
(And the video I have is too large to upload)