LOL,,, the other horses:) That's cute.
I wondered about the same thing with that vet. He could be milking them for a few more pre purchase vet checks. What a slime. I saw him in the grocery store the other day, he was at the end of an aisle reading the menu above my head. I just stood there and stared holes in him, trying to decide if I should say something:). He noticed me and gave me a funny look like "what". I was afraid once I started, I wouldn't be able to stop. Still to fresh. And besides what good would it do.
I just like to know tho, how common this practice is. I have no problems with someone wanting a vet check to see if the horse is healthy NOW. But to try to predicte future problems seems like something that is dead wrong, and should not be allowed. Every horse is going to have problems especially as they get older. I just don't get this concept. I'd have never agreed to the check up if I had known that was part of it.
I feel people are entitled to a vet check, especially when spending that kind of money. But I'm not sure how to go about it if it's asked again. Even if I go and state what the vet can tell them what's to keep them from calling him later for the "predictions".
Becky
I think you should at least have the right to be present. And I would think the owner would have critical information I would want if I was the vet.
I don't see any particular reason to vet check this one.... But if anything comes up we will.