title: History and philosophy of the medical examination of horses for purchase.
abstract: This article reviews the history of the medical evaluation of the horse for purchase and the gradual development of definitions and guidelines for performing such an examination. The philosophy of pre-purchase examinations, including potential conflicts of interest, recording methods, and procedures, is discussed. The AAEP guidelines for reporting purchase evaluations are also included.
authors.affiliation: Littleton Large Animal Clinic, PC, Colorado.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Beeman
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Soule
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Swanson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006304:Health Status; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000502:physiology; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*; D011379:Prognosis; D011996:Records / Q000662:veterinary; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000592:standards*