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Post by Monarch on Sept 4, 2011 13:47:43 GMT
I am launching a new business in a couple of weeks, and just wanted a little feedback from horsey people. After searching for a decent horse for over 12 months and spending 5 x £300 5 stage vets fees on animals that have failed the vet, this has also happened to a friend, I have decided to start a database where anyone that has had a horse vetted can register the vet report. Therefore, if it fails the vet, a potential buyer can check the website to see if it has been vetted previously, if the potential buyer wishes to see the report they pay a small fee, cheaper than paying for another vetting. Also, owners that have had their horses vetted and have passed, could also register the details. Just wondered if anyone had any comments, or suggestions for the website and would it be something that you would make use of?  Thanks |
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Post by bigmama on Sept 4, 2011 13:56:52 GMT
great idea .... the vets must be laughing all the way to the bank with the current system  |
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Post by honey007 on Sept 4, 2011 14:03:56 GMT
VERY GOOD IDEA
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Post by xxshowponyxx on Sept 4, 2011 14:19:02 GMT
mmm Im all for entrepeneurial ideas but do think this could cause a lot of litigation. For example I was buying a horse which failed a vets test. It turned out the owner had only had him 4-6 weeks and her vet had passed him. She took her vet to court and the outcome was that the certificate was only valid at the time the horse was vetted!!!!
In the case above someone could see the positive result on your website and buy the horse on the strength of that alone and then if the horse develops problems who is to blame?
Also a horse could fail the vet on soundness that was just a one off, and a lot of future buyers could not view because of the report on your website. An owner would not be very happy about that.
I do agree that the current system could be much improved especially as vets reports seem de valued by expiring immediately the vet leaves the yard!!!!
Sorry - I dont mean to put a downer on your idea, just playing devils advocate.
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Post by honeybees on Sept 4, 2011 14:33:50 GMT
I agree with SP.
I can see a court cause happening even with disclaimers on the website.
Lovely idea but as SP has hit the nail on the head.. sorry x
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Post by Monarch on Sept 4, 2011 14:40:28 GMT
No, dont be sorry, need to explore all possibilities! need as much feedback, idea's and opinions as possible, this is just an idea from two very disgruntled people looking for a healthy horse that is capable of doing the job it is being purchased for.... All comments will be noted and considered. Thanx
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Post by brindlerainbow on Sept 4, 2011 14:58:24 GMT
Also if a horse passed the vet and 12 months down the line the owner decides to sell there is no saying the horse is still as sound as the vets certificate it had 12 months ago.
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Post by neddies on Sept 4, 2011 17:05:43 GMT
hhhhmmmmmm, I agree also that one vet could happily pass it and another could fail and don't forget, a lot of horses are vetted to the criteria set by the buyer. A vet may pass a horse that is only going to be hacking-it may well be fit for purpose to do this, but not event?? Do you see what I mean? Great idea, but may cause a few problems. Good Luck xx
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Post by Mildred on Sept 4, 2011 17:10:09 GMT
sadly a vetting is only valid for that day and is his or her opinon only....
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Thanks 
