This purchase examination provides information about the horse’s health and condition at the time of the examination. It is the buyer’s responsibility to inform the veterinarian of the extent of examination and the selection of any diagnostic tests chosen. The examination is not to be used as a prognosis for future use, and findings are not a warranty, express or implied, of future health, soundness or suitability. The veterinarian’s role in the examination is not to pass or fail the horse, but to help the prospective buyer make an informed decision considering the horse’s overall health and soundness at the time of the examination. The decision on whether or not to purchase the horse examined is solely the buyer’s choice and responsibility.
The buyer should understand that there are limitations to a purchase examination, and certain conditions may not be detectable by clinical, radiographic, ultrasonographic and/or laboratory examinations on the day of the examination. The buyer acknowledges that the veterinarian is not liable for conditions that may present in the future that could affect performance or resale, and this agreement is to release, waive, discharge and dismiss Rogue Equine Hospital and all employees from any claims arising directly or indirectly from the performance of the purchase examination. The information and findings from today’s exam may be shared with the current owner/agent of the horse.