Before You Buy
• Before You Buy
  | Reading Assignment: Be aware of some of the health and soundness problems that you might encounter while horse shopping. Find out why a pre-purchase exam is an important part of the horse-buying process and what your vet might be looking for during that exam. |
 | Chart: Download a checklist of things to look for before purchasing a horse. |
 | Quiz: Test what you’ve learned about pre-purchase exams. |
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