Pre-Purchase Exams

Buying a horse is a huge financial and emotional investment, our doctors here at OCEC recommend a pre-purchase exam before making the commitment.  Our veterinarians will perform a thorough examination to help the buyer identify pre-existing conditions that might limit the time frame the horse will be considered useful in its profession.

Our standard evaluations include:

• Overall Health Evaluation
  • Auscultation of heart and lungs
  • Evaluation of eyes
  • Dermatologic exam
  • Conformation evaluation
• Thorough lameness exam including flexion tests   

Optional additional testing of the following can be performed upon request:

• Digital Radiographs
• Ultrasound
• Bloodwork
• Drug Screening