Outline of the prepurchase exam

'Malve' that was with us in training for 1,5 years, was sold to England, here having his vetcheck done by our vet. See here

Flexion test

Digital xray of 'Codicioso II', was also in training before he was sold to Norway, See here

The vetcheck can normally be done with one days notice. Present are the owner of the horse (or trainer) and in some occasions we are too. The vet starts to check the horse's identity, i.e the microchip and passport id outline. Then the clinical exam. In the general clinical exam covers; the breath at rest/work, lymph nodes, pulse, eyes, skin, mouth and teeth, gastrointestinal system, nervoussystem. Then follows the clinical respiratory check up; coughing, nasal discharge, syrgery. After that the heart/circulatory check up; heart, heart rate at rest, after work and time for recovery of normal heart rate. The the inspection and palpation; head, neck, spine, spinous processes, back, pelvis, left front leg, right front leg, left hind, righ hind leg, hoof quality, hoof test, sixe/form hoof, shoeing. Follows does the check up of locomotion system; walk on hard ground, trot on hard ground, trot on soft ground and canter in a circle. Sometimes there is a examination of the horse ridden and compulsory are the flexion tests. At last digital radiology/x-rays that are classified in degrees; 1 = perfect  2 = good  3 = ok if no clinical signs of problem  4 = insufficient, not acceptable. According to the vet there is no perfect xray/ horse so a 1 = perfect, is never given. There is also a opinion and a general comment by the vet. Time for exam; 2,5 hours. The client recieves the clinical report and xrays by email. There is always the possibility for the client or clients veterinarian to consult any issue to the vet by phone and yes they speak english!