Stage 1:
Preliminary examination
The horse is scanned for a microchip, and its identity and age checked against the passport. General appearance, condition and conformation are assessed. Heart and lungs are auscultated. Eyes are examined with an opthalmoscope. The body and limbs are examined for any abnormalities. Limb joints are flexed to detect any pain or restriction of movement.
Stage 2:
Trotting up The horse is then walked and trotted on hard, level ground and assessed for lameness.
This is followed by lunging on a small circle. If any abnormalities are detected that may influence the decision to purchase, including if the horse is lame, then the examination is stopped at this point and the findings discussed with the purchaser.
Stage 3:
Strenuous exercise
The horse is ridden and examined for lameness and fitness. Its breathing is assessed and any irregular respiratory sounds noted. Untrained animals or those too young or small to be ridden can be lunged,
Stage 4:
Period of rest Breathing and heart rate are monitored during recovery from exercise.
The horse’s identification will be completed, including the name, colour, breed, sex, age and markings.
Stage 5:
Second trot up The horse is then walked and trotted on hard, level ground and re-assessed for lameness.
Flexion tests are the performed on each leg in turn. The horse is turned sharply made to step back a few paces. Finally a blood sample is taken and sent to the Horserace Forensci Laboratory where it is stored for 6 months.
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Preliminary examination
The horse is scanned for a microchip, and its identity and age checked against the passport. General appearance, condition and conformation are assessed. Heart and lungs are auscultated. Eyes are examined with an opthalmoscope. The body and limbs are examined for any abnormalities. Limb joints are flexed to detect any pain or restriction of movement.
Stage 2:
Trotting up The horse is then walked and trotted on hard, level ground and assessed for lameness.
This is followed by lunging on a small circle. If any abnormalities are detected that may influence the decision to purchase, including if the horse is lame, then the examination is stopped at this point and the findings discussed with the purchaser.
Stage 3:
Strenuous exercise
The horse is ridden and examined for lameness and fitness. Its breathing is assessed and any irregular respiratory sounds noted. Untrained animals or those too young or small to be ridden can be lunged,
Stage 4:
Period of rest Breathing and heart rate are monitored during recovery from exercise.
The horse’s identification will be completed, including the name, colour, breed, sex, age and markings.
Stage 5:
Second trot up The horse is then walked and trotted on hard, level ground and re-assessed for lameness.
Flexion tests are the performed on each leg in turn. The horse is turned sharply made to step back a few paces. Finally a blood sample is taken and sent to the Horserace Forensci Laboratory where it is stored for 6 months.
For more information
http://media.wix.com/ugd/5e095a_a0e4758897764826b2339578c7b02f32.pdf
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