Pre-purchase Examinations
Buying a horse?
A pre-purchase exam provides an unbiased veterinary assessment of your prospective horse’s health and performance—helping you make an informed decision.
What's included?
- Full physical exam at rest and in motion
- Trot-up, flexion tests, lunging, and ridden assessment
- Post-exercise evaluation (heart, lungs, recovery)
- Optional diagnostics: x-rays, endoscopy, reproductive exams
- Comprehensive report including seller-disclosed history.
What to prepare
- Safe area for exam and trot-up (100m firm surface)
- Dark space for eye/teeth checks
- Lunging circle (20m) on secure footing
- Ridden area for walk, trot, canter (gallop/jumps if applicable)
- Capable rider available for ridden horses
- Pre-exam paperwork completed by buyer.