Pre-Purchase Exams (PPE) & Deposits
We have two vet clinics doing PPEs at the track right now, Dr Olivia Rudolphi and Dr Jael Lanham of Mid Rivers. 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. Dr Olivia is at the track about 1-2 times a month, and Dr Lanham has time on the following Mondays set aside, but she needs at least 2 (two) clients to make it work.
Dr Lanham's tentative Mondays at the track, given she has 2 clients, are: June 24th, July 14th, August 11th and Sept 8th.
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 clinics 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. Jael Lanham
Mid Rivers Veterinary
636-332-5372
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 with Trainer Y. I would like flexions/general health/xrays (whatever you want) and was hoping you could please give me a price".
Please schedule timing of the PPE with both us and the seller.
Vetting & Deposits Policy:
Once we have agreed to move forward with a PPE it should be set up for within 2 to 3 business days, if possible, but work with us and keep us in the loop please.
The buyer has 1 business day to decide if they are proceeding with the sale after the conclusion of the PPE. A quicker response is greatly appreciated as horses often have a line.
A deposit of 12% will hold the horse for you through the vetting. Giving a deposit 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 refundable if the vet deems that the horse is not suited for your stated purpose.
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 a sale is final, you will be asked to pay $25/day to care for your horse. These funds go directly to the seller.
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.
Once your appointment is set, please communicate with us and the seller and let them know if you're running late or cannot make it. No Shows are not appreciated.
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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.
