[Blistering Winds]

Baffles my mind that vets still do HC without seeing the horse.

HC certifies that the horse IS NOT SICK at the time he signs the paperwork.

Even if the owner swears the horse is well, you still don't have a 100% guarantee.

[Horsefeathers3]

I've called 5 vets and so far only one called back, but she has a busy schedule and shes not sure if she can make it out in time. I would call my regular vet and ask if I could pick the HC up BUT he's not returning my calls at all . I'm so frustrated. If we can't get the HC on time she won't get him and we'll have to cancel the sale. I really wish she had let me know sooner, getting a HC totally slipped my mind!

[Blistering Winds]

You do know, Vets DO cater to walk ins.

you may be sitting there for an hour or more....


It is an option you can take, if this sale is important.

Just load up, be there first thing or as soon as possible....and just wait.

and wait. ....and wait.

Might want to bring a water bucket...I know my vet can go a few hours before getting to everyone at times.

[Top Dun]

I agree HAUL to the vet and stand on their door step during clinic hours. They do not usually turn away on site customers unless there is a really good reason.

[Horsefeathers3]

Well my regular vet FINALLY called me back and says he'll be here early tomarrow. Let out a huge sigh! Even if I had the option of trailering (which I don't since I don't have a trailer) all the vets around here don't have a clinic and they all do house calls. But thankfully I don't have to worry about that anymore! Thanks again everyone.

[Blistering Winds]

Originally Posted by Horsefeathers3

Well my regular vet FINALLY called me back and says he'll be here early tomarrow. Let out a huge sigh! Even if I had the option of trailering (which I don't since I don't have a trailer) all the vets around here don't have a clinic and they all do house calls. But thankfully I don't have to worry about that anymore! Thanks again everyone.

Oh, to be that lucky!

We have one....MAYBE 2 (if you are in good standing with him).....that do housecalls. Everyone else, you have to go to them.

FYI, it would be in your best interest, to locate trailer rentals....for future situations.

for years I never had a trailer, but I always knew where I could get one.

[Ryle]

The law requires that a vet state that he KNOWS that the horse is currently free from signs of disease, so unless the vet knows you well enough to trust your judgement or has seen the horse in the last couple of days expect that you are going to have to have an exam done on the horse. This is because the vet is basically falsifying a government document if he just fills out the form and gives it to you without seeing the horse--not something that most will do lightly.

Your vet will need all of your information, the information on the person the horse is being transferred to and the method and person shipping the horse. Also a copy of a negative coggins test (the amount of time since it was drawn is dependant on where the horse is going) and any other paperwork that the state of destination requires. So, you or the vet who is doing the health certificate need to call the state veterinarian's office wherever the horse is going and find out if they require an entry permit or anything else. Some states require that you contact them prior to transporting the horse and give them the Coggins info and horse info and get an entry permit number to be placed on the health certificate.

For those wondering about the difference in prices above, they have changed the paperwork in several states and the new forms here in Texas cost your vet $5 a piece just to order them.

[Kicks]

You knew that she was taking the horse out of state and she knew she was too - so the 2 of you should have come to a 'meeting of the minds' as to who was going to arrange for the interstate transport health certificate. Some states are really lax on checking and many get by with trailering horses all over without getting checked but FL is one state that is strict (or at least it used to be) even on horses that are leaving.

[Cathie]

I live in Fl and trailer my horses across state lines all the time. My kids show in Dothan about once a month and we have never gotten one. The coggins is the only thing I had to prove I had.

[Horsefeathers3]

Don't worry BW, I do have a friend with a trailer if I absolutely needed one Kicks, like I mentioned earler this is only the second horse I've sold and since I have never trailered a horse anywhere further than one city away I didn't know he'd need a HC to go to a different state. Dumb on my part but now I know.
Thanks again everyone, I hope everything goes smoothly tomarrow!