Ethical Horse Buying and Selling Requires Integrity, Transparency, Detailed Information, and Value

Here’s a list of what the American Quarter Horse Association recommends for buyers when horse shopping.

People often come to us because they currently have or have had horse problems. They have had bad experiences with horses on the ground and/or under saddle because they didn’t have enough information before they bought. We get it. We’ve had those kinds of problems too. We fix horse problems for horse people, such as:

• Problem: Horses today actually have very little value for the money they cost.

  • Solved. We agree. This is why add measurable value to our horses by improving their behavior, thinking, health, and performance.

• Problem: You need a Pre-Purchase Examination.

  • Solved. We vet our horses with x-rays prior to listing them for sale.

• Problem: You need to review the horse’s full health records.

  • Solved. Before you buy you have public online access to the horse’s full health records through our website.

• Problem: You need DNA that proves the horse is genetically clear and suitable for your purpose.

  • Solved. We run Etalon ProPanel DNA testing on every sale horse we list on congenital diseases, color, temperament, speed, and endurance.

• Problem: You need DNA breed information to understand what jobs the horse is suited for.

  • Solved. We run Etalon Ancestry DNA testing on every horse we list that breaks down 100% of the horse’s breeds.

• Problem: You need information about the horse’s behavior, conformation, and performance on the ground and under saddle.

  • Solved. Every horse starts our program with a behavioral, health, conformation, and performance assessment used to diagnose and develop a health, nutrition, and training program that helps your horse graduate with the skills needed to thrive with you. Upon graduation, the horse is retested and must pass all tests to be listed for sale. We make our final report available to you on our website.

• Problem: You need a little extra time to pay for your Dream Horse

  • Solved. We offer 60-day payment plans for horses over $15,000 sold only in private sales.

• Problem: You need to find a shipper or have the horse delivered

  • Solved. CREK offers shipping and delivery within 600 miles of Monroe, NC for $2.50/mile one way. We can also recommend trusted shippers we’ve used ourselves.

• Problem: You need temporary boarding and/or training for your horse.

  • Solved. We offer both temporary board and various types of training for your horse.

• Problem: You need insurance on your new horse.

  • Solved. We insure our horses with The Baldwin Group. Please contact Emily Ayres, Relationship Manager, Private Risk Management. License #18018547, O: 937-688-1992, emily.ayres@baldwin.com and tell her we sent you!

Our Rehoming Philosophy

Shopping for your new equine partner can be exciting and a daunting task. We are your partner here to help make horse shopping educational and fun. You’re investing time and money into giving one of our horses a great home so we partner with you by investing in our horses too to ensure a good fit. While you’re shopping, we’re happy to answer all questions you have, plus here’s what you get from us to help you decide if our horse is right for you:

• General Veterinary Examination Report and X-rays on our website publicly downloadable for your or your vet’s review plus online access to:

  • All health records, height, weight, lab tests, vaccines, dental work, de-worming, injuries, treatments, etc.

  • All farrier work, shoeing, trimming, etc.

  • All training sessions, statistics, notes, etc.

  • All event participation, competition results, ribbons, awards, endorsements, etc.

  • Registration association information and pedigree

  • Photos and videos

  • Nutrition plan

• Etalon Pro-Panel DNA Report for Ancestry, health, temperament, speed, endurance, disease, and color and

• Conformation photos and performance video(s) of the horse on the ground and under saddle

• Zelle hello@crekllc.com, PayPal hello@crekllc.com, and Venmo @drlaurapettler payment options

Our partnership doesn’t stop when you buy a CREK equine partner, it keeps growing! Here’s what you from us get when you choose a CREK Equine Partner:

• Welcome to the CREK Family Packet

• Your new horse comes completely set up:

  • General Examination

  • X-Rays

  • Dental Examination and Teeth Floated (when necessary)

  • Vaccinated

  • Dewormed

  • Coggins Test

  • Health Certificate (when required)

  • Hoof Trim or Shoes

• CREK’s Training System Graduation Certificate for valuation

• CREK’s Graduation Scoring System Report for valuation and so you can get started easily with your new horse

• New halter and lead rope to start your new journey together

• Transitional hay and feed

You’re welcome to hire a vet to complete a Pre-Purchase Examination. Here are just a few vets who have done great work for us over the years:

• Daniel Fordham, Fordham Mobile Equine Vet

• Kent Thames, DVM

• Stephanie Hobbs, DVM

• Tryon Mobile Vet