Horse purchase PURCHASE INSPECTION?
Hello, Did you have an AKU done before buying the horse? If not, why not? If so, did you do the small or large one and how much did you pay for it? Thanks
Chip in the fetlock joint?
Hello, my dears, I have fallen in love with a mare and would now like to buy her, but unfortunately there is suspicion that she has a chip. Can anyone tell me if it is one? Experiences are also welcome. Thanks for the answers in advance 🙂 VG
Should you have a broodmare inspected when you buy it?
Should a broodmare be inspected before purchase? Does this include X-rays? Is this relevant for the offspring? Do buyers of foals make sure that the dam has been inspected, or does only the pre-purchase examination of a foal matter?
Buy a horse after sarcoid surgery?
As stated in the question, I would like to know if it can be dangerous to take a horse after sarcoid surgery, and whether that could cause any further problems, or if that will happen. It was love at first sight, and he's only 7 years old. Can I buy him without any concerns? Should…
What must be included in the horse AKU?
I might get a horse, but I'm probably overeager and already planning everything haha. Can someone write me a list of the most important things in the initial assessment? What I should definitely do, and especially where the assessment will be done. Will it be done at the new stable, the old stable, or at…
X-ray report horse?
Hello, can anyone tell me if this is a 'good' or 'bad' report? Please no answers about asking my vet etc.
AKU horse France?
Hello, I'm going to try out a horse in France soon, and if everything goes well, I'd like to buy it. Of course, I'd like to have it checked out beforehand. But despite searching endlessly, I can't find a vet near Villebret. Can anyone help me who's gone through the same thing? thanks in advance
Purchase inspection?
Does this take place before the final purchase of the horse (i.e. still on the previous farm) or after the purchase on the farm to which the horse is to move?
Test preparation dos and don'ts?
Hey, next Sunday I'm going to test ride a 21-year-old gelding that my parents and I have in mind as our first horse. I'm 16 myself and have probably been riding longer than I've been walking 😀 Since I "only" rode in a group at the beginning and only had private lessons since I was…
Veterinary costs AKU on Saturdays?
Hi guys we have a small problem. We're picking up our horse on Saturday, but we want to have a small check-up done that day. However, veterinary fees are significantly higher on Saturdays. Does anyone know approximately how much? We've budgeted €200 for a small AKU. But what about Saturdays? The problem is that we…
Experiences with Pferdehof Lichterhorn Kamenz?
Hello, I'm currently looking for a horse and came across the Lichterhorn horse farm. According to Google reviews, they're a good horse dealer. Unfortunately, a friend told me that they sedate their horses before trials, and then, when I get them home, they're completely different. Since I wanted to go there on November 7th, 2021…
Big or small AKU?
When you bought your first horse or second, third, etc., did you do a major or minor Aku? The big one costs almost 600€ but they do everything there, do you think that's worth it, like is x-rays and everything worth it? A vet check from 2016/17 is available, the horse is now 4 and…