Should I Get a Pony Vetted?

Vetting horses for sale prior to purchase is important and something Horse & Hound would always recommend before buying any horse or pony. In most cases a five-stage vetting will be required if you intend to insure the horse. ...

What can a horse fail a vetting on?

The purpose of the vetting is for the vet to give their opinion as to whether or not the horse is suitable for that use. This means that a horse could “fail” a vetting for one discipline – e.g. high level eventing or hard hunting, but pass for amateur affiliated showjumping or Riding Club dressage.

Should you get a vet check when buying a horse?

A pre-purchase exam (or vet check) is important regardless of the horse's asking price. That's because you can get just as attached to an inexpensive horse as you can to a costly one, and any later vet care will cost as much as it would for a pricey horse. ... Remember, there's always another horse out there.