Pre-Purchase Buyer's Packet

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Pre-Purchase Exam Forms

Dear Client,

A purchase examination is a thorough physical examination stating an opinion of the horse on the day of the exam. The guidelines we follow in doing the examination are current with the standards set by the veterinary profession.

The exam is performed for the buyer and not the seller. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inform the veterinarian of the intended use of the horse and what past history they know. The buyer must also inform us of what radiographs, blood work, (CBC, profile, Coggins, drug testing), or diagnostics (endoscopy, reproductive work-up, etc…) are to be done. Purchase examination fees can be expensive, and it is the buyer’s option to decide what is to be done in a particular case. If a professional is acting as an agent for the buyer, he or she should be aware of what diagnostics are to be done.

When doing a purchase examination, we are asked to give an opinion as to whether a horse has any indications of problems. We cannot predict the future of any horse. We try to give the best opinion possible from examining the horse on that particular day. Horses are like people in that they have different pain tolerances. Therefore, it is impossible to be positive on any day that no sub-clinical problem exists. It should be understood that the veterinarian does not issue a warranty on any particular case, and if one is desired, this should be contracted with the seller. The horse will not receive a “pass” or “fail.” The decision to buy can only be made by the buyer. It is not our job to state talent, suitability, disposition, or value. Only the buyer is able to decide if these parameters meet his/her satisfactions.

Please discuss any questions regarding the exam with us before you pay for the horse. Radiographs are a legal part of a medical record and are the property of the veterinarian. They are only mailed to veterinarians requesting them and only after the invoice has been settled.

Sincerely,
Maureen Sutter, D.V.M.
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Pre-Purchase Exam Form
Dear Client,

A purchase examination is a thorough physical examination stating an opinion of the horse on the day of the exam. The guidelines we follow in doing the examination are current with the standards set by the veterinary profession.

The exam is performed for the buyer and not the seller. It is the buyer's responsibility to inform the veterinarian of the intended use of the horse and what past history they know. The buyer must also inform us of what radiographs, blood work, (CBC, profile, coggins, drug testing), or diagnostics (endoscopy, reproductive work-up, etc...) are to be done. Purchase examination fees can be expensive, and it is the buyer's option to decide what is to be done in a particular case. If a professional is acting as an agent for the buyer, he or she should be aware of what diagnostics are to be done.

When doing a purchase examination, we are asked to give an opinion as to whether a horse has any indications of problems. We cannot predict the future of any horse. We try to give the best opinion possible from examining the horse on that particular day. Horses are like people in that they have different pain tolerances. Therefore, it is impossible to be positive on any day that no sub-clinical problem exists. It should be understood that the veterinarian does not issue a warranty on any particular case, and if one is desired, this should be contracted with the seller. The horse will not receive a "pass" or "fail". The decision to buy can only be made by the buyer. It is not our job to state talent, suitability, disposition, or value. Only the buyer is able to decide if these parameters meet his/her satisfactions.

Please discuss any questions regarding the exam with us before you pay for the horse. Radiographs are a legal part of a medical record and are the property of the veterinarian. They are only mailed to veterinarians requesting them and only after the invoice has been settled.

Sincerely,
Maureen Sutter, D.V.M.

I have read and understand the above letter.

Signature of Buyer/Agent: Signature of Buyer/Agent *

Date: Date *
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Please fill out to the best of your knowledge
Date
Buyer’s Name
Buyer’s Address
Phone number
Email
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Will you be present at the exam?* This field is required.
Yes
No
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If no, name of agent that will be present* This field is required.
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Agent’s Phone Number
Date of Pre-Purchase Exam
Location of Exam
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Seller’s Name
Phone Number
Seller’s Address
Location of Horse
Horse Registered Name
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Horse Name
Breed
Age
Sex
Color
Markings
Brand/Tattoo
Microchip
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Current Training/Work
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Intended Use
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Any Particular Concerns
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The pre-purchase exam includes a complete physical exam, soundness exam on the lunge line, as well as flexion tests.If you will want radiographs sent to another veterinarian, please provide their information:
Veterinarian Name
Clinic name
Clinic phone number
Clinic/Veterinarian email
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Farm Call (if applicable): Starts at $94.50

Pre-Purchase Exam: $435.75:
A comprehensive evaluation of the horse’s respiratory, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal systems will be performed during the first part of the physical examination. During the second part of the physical examination, the horse will be examined at a walk and trot on a firm surface, and lunged at a walk, trot and canter in both directions on a lunge line. A neurological exam will also be performed. In addition, flexions of the forelimbs and hind limbs will be evaluated.
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Digital Radiographic Examination (Digital Radiograph setup fee: $46.25)* This field is required.*In order to get good quality navicular radiographs it is standard for us to remove both front shoes. Please keep this in mind for the exam. The price to pull a shoe is $39.25 per shoe. ***Please place a check mark in the boxes below to indicate which services you would like performed at the pre-purchase examination.
Hocks (Tarsus) 4 views: $297.25/per leg
Navicular (feet) 4 views: $297.25/per leg; *See below
Stifle 3 views: $213.50/per leg
Fetlocks 4-5 views: $297.25-$371.50/per leg
Carpus (knees) views: $297.25/per leg
Cervical (Neck) series: $317.75
Thoracolumbar (Back) series: $317.75
Radiograph-Hard Copy Flash drive: $35.00
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Blood Work - In House* This field is required.***Please place a check mark in the boxes below to indicate which services you would like performed at the pre-purchase examination.
CBC/SAA: $143.25 A complete blood count (CBC)/SAA will be taken which is one of the most common blood tests performed to help diagnose various infections or other abnormal conditions of the body.
SAA: $94.50 Serum Amyloid A (SAA) is a protein marker that increases due to inflammation and is useful in determining the presence of infection at an early stage.
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Blood Work - Send Out* This field is required.***Please place a check mark in the boxes below to indicate which services you would like performed at the pre-purchase examination.
CBC/Fibrinogen/Equine Profile/SAA: $226.25 A complete blood count (CBC)/Fibrinogen will be taken which is one of the most common blood tests performed to help diagnose various infections or other abnormal conditions of the body. The Equine Profile panel provides additional information concerning muscle enzymes, kidney, liver, and other organ functions.
Coggins (Equine Infectious Anemia): $50.25 Our Coggins are sent out to a lab, therefore, results are often not available for at least 5-7 working days. This process can be expedited for an additional fee.
Drug Screen: $364.00 The drug screen blood work is sent out to a lab, therefore, results are often not available for at least 5-7 working days. We do not recommend storing serum for drug screens to be performed at a later date, as the testable medications may deteriorate in the sample and not provide accurate results.
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Additional Services:* This field is required.***Please place a check mark in the boxes below to indicate which services you would like performed at the pre-purchase examination.
Reproduction Exam with ultrasound: Starts at $85.25
Fecal Exam: $55.00
Vaccinations, if needed
Health certificate required for horses traveling out of state; We must have a copy of a current Coggins to issue a health certificate.
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For availability, please call the clinic at (913) 533-2370
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Signature* This field is required.I have read and understand the above letter.
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Name* This field is required.
First Name
Last Name
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Email* This field is required.
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Pre-Purchase Exam Forms