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Pre-Purchase Evaluations

Let Emma assess the horse in the for sale ad before you buy!

One of the biggest mistakes horse owners can make is the decision to buy the horse. More often than not, horses are inadequately assessed by their buyer prior to the sale. In addition to having your veterinarian examine the horse for physical evaluation, buyers should also have an experienced trainer handle and ride the horse to evaluate their mental state. Emma has assisted with the purchases and consignment of dozens of horses, so she knows the ins and outs of ethical horse sales! 

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Pricing:

  • Pre-Purchase Evaluation - $175

  • Call fees will apply to any location outside of 5 mile radius at ~$1 per mile. Maximum 100 miles. Contact ELH for an estimate.

  • Additional fees may be incurred if the in-person evaluation exceeds 90 minutes.

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This service includes, but is not limited to, helping clients weed through online ads, asking the seller preliminary questions prior to arrival, traveling to the horse, working the horse on the ground, riding the horse, evaluating you ride and handle the horse, assessing the horse's conformation and hoof health, find a vet for the pre-purchase exam, interpret PPE findings in conjunction with your skill level, providing a Bill of Sale contract, arranging payment options, finding an appropriate boarding facility if necessary, and contracting a hauler is the seller will not be delivering. There is no commission fee on this service, so whether you intend to purchase a $5,000 horse or a $50,000 horse, you'll receive the same high quality service!

Dressage Horse
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