rider patting horse
Asking about the horse’s health and performance history can help you decide if he’s the right fit for you. | Adobe Stock

“What is the horse’s performance history?” “Has he sustained any injuries and if so, what were they?” “Does the horse require any medications to stay sound and comfortable?” Wendy Krebs, DVM, of Bend Equine Medical Center, in Oregon, explains why these questions are necessary to ask a seller when buying a horse, and others that you shouldn’t forget in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “So, You Want to Buy a Horse?” Listen to the full recording here.

About the Expert:

Picture of Wendy Krebs, DVM

Wendy Krebs, DVM

Wendy Krebs, DVM, is a partner at Bend Equine Medical Center in Oregon. She grew up in Western Oregon, where she participated first in 4-H and later in eventing. She graduated from Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Corvallis, in 2002 and performed a yearlong equine internship, followed by a four-year American College of Veterinary Surgeons equine surgery residency. Her practice interests include surgery and performance horse care, as well as comprehensive preventive care. She lives on a small working ranch in Tumalo with her husband, two young children, and a bevy of animals, including nine horses. She enjoys riding her Oldenburg mare, Aria, emergency-schedule permitting.