Pre-Purchase Exams (PPE) & Deposits
We have two vets doing PPEs at the track right now, Dr Olivia Rudolphi and Dr Kaitlyn Lamken. Both are very busy, and it takes some tweaking and time to schedule PPEs.
Please contact us and let us know you want a PPE and we can tell you the options.
The first step is to contact us and let us know which vet you'd like to use. The second step is to contact their clinic to set up an account. Please inform them of your requirements for the PPE, and they'll provide you with a quote.
Dr. Olivia Rudophi
314-660-6378 mobile
618-752-7171 clinic
Dr. Lamken
618-837-1269 mobile
618-752-7171 clinic
Please say "Hi, my name is Susie Sunshine and I would love if we could please schedule a PPE on horse X. He is at Fairmount Park Racetrack. I would like general health/flexions/ xrays (whatever you want) and was hoping you could please give me a price".
Before the PPE, you will also need to call the clinic to set up an account and put a credit card on file.
Please schedule timing of the PPE with both us and the seller.
Depending on which trainer the horse is with, we may need to be there to hold the horse for the PPE. The fee to hold your horse is $50 for the duration of the PPE. This needs to be paid in advance, electronically. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Offers, Vetting & Deposits Policy:
Once your offer is accepted, this is considered a binding verbal contract and the next steps are a bill of sale and payments. If your offer stipulates it is pending the results of pre-purchase exam, please keep reading.
If you want to move forward with a PPE it should be set up for within 2 to 3 business days, if possible. Please keep us in the loop every step of the way.
The buyer has one business day to decide whether to proceed with the sale after the conclusion of the PPE. A quicker response is greatly appreciated, as horses often have a queue of interested parties.
A deposit of 12% will hold the horse for you through the vetting. Putting a deposit down means we will not sell the horse outright or have another PPE set sooner by someone else while we are waiting for yours. The deposit will be applied to the price of the horse. Deposits are accepted by Zelle, Venmo, Paypal and cash.
The deposit is held in escrow, and is refundable after the PPE if the vet deems that the horse is not suited for your stated purpose. In other words, the deposit is refunded if the horse "fails the vetting". If the horse "passes" the vet check and you change your mind and do not proceed with the sale, the deposit is forfeited.
You can chose not to put down a deposit while waiting for the PPE. However, that means someone else might decide to purchase the horse outright before your vetting.
Once the PPE is complete and you have committed to the horse, the bill of sale will be completed, final payment will be required, and the sale is considered final. If there is a gap of time before the horse is picked up, you will be asked to pay $25/day to care for your horse. These funds go directly to the seller.
If you need other arrangements, we work these out on a case by case basis.
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If you have ANY questions about deposits or PPEs, please reach out to us.
Going to the Track in Person
Most horses are located at Fairmount Park Race Track, 9301 Collinsville Rd, Collinsville, IL 62234.
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To view a horse in person: Please contact the person in the horse's ad to set up an appointment with the seller. There are no exceptions to this policy.
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Because of so many no-shows, we require a deposit of $75 to view a horse in person. This deposit must be paid electronically, and in advance. If you arrive on time, or communicate that you will be a bit late, this deposit will be refunded.
Once your appointment is set, this is considered a firm and set time appointment. There is a 15 minute window grace period. please communicate with us and the seller and let them know if you're running late or cannot make it.
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The track is generally open and busy with training from 6am to 11am most days. Morning appointments are the preferred option. The track is very quiet in the afternoon and evenings.
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When you are close to the track, contact the seller so that they know you're 5-10 minutes away. When you get to the track, go to the far left side of the parking lot, you will see travel trailers and a small security building. Please stop there, you will be asked for ID and you will be escorted onto the backside by the seller.
