What is the difference between a 2 stage and 5 stage vetting?
What is the difference between a 2 stage and 5 stage vetting?
A two-stage vetting is limited to a standing examination of the horse, plus a minimal assessment of soundness (straight line trot up) whereas a five-stage vetting is the two-stage plus a thorough dynamic assessment of all-round health, including soundness, respiratory, ridden exercise and soundness post-exercise.
What is a 5 star vetting?
There are two types of vetting available, a five stage vetting or a two stage vetting. A five stage vetting is longer and involves assessing the horse during intense exercise. The option chosen depends on a number of factors including finances, purchase price of the horse and intended use of the horse.
What are the stages of vetting a horse?
Understand the RCVS/BEVA’s five stage equine vetting process
- Stage 1 – Preliminary examination.
- Stage 2 – Trotting up.
- Stage 3 – Strenuous exercise.
- Stage 4 – A period of rest.
- Stage 5 – The second trot and foot examination.
What should I look for when vetting a horse?
What’s included in a five-stage vetting: The main areas of examination are wind, eyes, heart and action. The horse will be trotted up on hard ground, and checked for any stiffness both before and 30mins after exercise. This is normally done via flexion tests.
Can you insure a horse without a vetting?
Yes, if you are moving at renewal and you wish to purchase the same or a lower level of cover you will not be required to have a vetting as long as you can give us a copy of your renewal invitation and your horse’s clinical history held by your vets.
Why would a horse not pass a vetting?
In general, any sarcoid near an area of tack would be a cause to fail a vetting, as would a sarcoid near the eyes or muzzle (these can be notoriously difficult to treat).
What does a 2 stage vetting include?
A stage 2 vetting includes a thorough examination of the horse at rest, which includes eyes, heart, lungs, conformation, teeth and skin. This is followed by seeing the horse walk and trot in hand on a straight hard surface, flexion tests of all 4 legs, backing up and turning on a tight circle.
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.
How much does a horse vet check cost?
$200-$300 should cover a thorough, basic exam, with lots of scribbled notes and numbers written down by the vet throughout the exam.
Can I insure my horse without a vetting?
Should you vet check a horse before buying?
Getting your horse vet-checked is a crucial step to do before making your final purchase so you can feel more reassured that the horse is healthy. It’s a great way to get more information on the horse from a professional perspective and give you an insight into the horse’s health before buying.
Do you need a 5 stage vetting for horse insurance?
Vettings and horse insurance Check with your insurance provider as to what type of vetting they require. They might require a full 5 Stage vetting or just a 2 Stage vetting may suffice. There will be many factors determining which level of vetting is required and not all insurers will have the same requirements.