A PRE-PURCHASE EXAM is when you have a veterinarian give a horse you are considering purchasing a thorough examination. During this exam, they will check for any potential issues that you would like to know about before buying the horse. While it’s not a guarantee that your horse won’t have any issues if their pre-purchase exam (PPE) comes back clean, it can help you make an informed decision and give you some peace of mind when making such a big purchase.
When you ask for a pre-purchase exam, the vet is going