Summary: Prepurchase exams are common when horses are sold. They help buyers feel confident that the horse they are considering will be up to the task(s) they intend to use them for. Just remember, these exams do not guarantee future soundness. They are snapshots of the horses’ condition at the current time. This article highlights what goes into proper prepurchase examinations.
Source: The Horse.
The prepurchase exam includes five steps: a history, the physical exam, the moving exam, imaging, and other ancillary tests.