Although it is not likely that this horse has a positive Coggins, you must think about the stipulations in your contract and how that affects all other boarders. You should require a negative Coggins and maybe even a health certificate for the horse before accepting it at your boarding and training facilities. This protects both your personal horses and other boarders already at the facility. If you make an exception or fail to uphold your existing contract requirements, then your entire contract may be considered null and void and becomes useless in legal cases. So from a business perspective, we would recommend asking the boarder to obtain a negative Coggins. Overall, if the expense of contacting a veterinarian and getting a Coggins test is too high for these horse owners, then taking them on as a boarder may be more of a liability than an asset.
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Is it common to require a yearly negative Coggins test for boarded horses or just when they are initially moved in? I have a small barn and allow some boarders. A new incoming horse that has been in state for the last five years would like to come in without proof of a negative Coggins test for this year. How likely is the horse to be positive for Coggins?
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