It’s CRESPO VET Boldly flying in to save the day!!!
X-raying and testing flexions where ever he goes! The catchy name sums up images of capes and super heroes for me but …… Jokes aside, in all seriousness having a top vet to provide you with a professional and knowledgeable service is a vital part of the process when buying a horse, or requiring an on-going service.
João Crespo is an FEI vet with huge energy and enthusiasm. His professionalism and commitment to his work is rapidly gaining him high regard both in Portugal and Internationally.
It’s this professionalism coupled with his holistic approach that has meant Lusitano Horse Finder, works with him regularly. We can confidently recommend him to provide veterinary services from –
- Full 5 stage pre-purchase examinations
- Follow up work
- stallion castration
- Complete horse care service should your horses remain in Portugal for further training
Happy Clients
We have many clients that have received an excellent service. Even in cases where they have not been able to come to view the horse they are purchasing. In cases such as this, it is even more vital the vet handling the pre-purchase exam is able to communicate fully with you, consider all aspects and provide you with step by step clear communication throughout the process.
Career
João Crespo, graduated from Universidade de Trás os Montes e Alto Douro in 1996. He completed his internship at Serviço Nacional Coudélico. He has since gained further experience, working with well known Equine Veterinarians – such as Jeffrey Lane (UK), Phillipe Benoit (France) and Alan Ruggles (USA). It was in the USA, where João became interested in sport horse medicine and imaging.
In 2005 he graduated from Sittensen, Germany in Chiropractic medicine with the IAVC, and has since rapidly introduced a holistic approach to his work. Over the last 17 years, he has regularly attended the American Association of Equine Practitioners (USA). In 2012 he became an Official Veterinary Delegate for the FEI with numerous participations at national and international shows.
The veterinary clinic is located in Vila Nova de Gaia, close to Porto. The clinic offers a wide range of dynamic services such as –
DR X-ray system from EKLIN and a Digital ultrasound from Sonosite which provides the best possible images in all examinations.
Other imaging equipment available, includes an Endoscopy and Video endoscopy with a 1,67m and a 3.0m endoscope for gastroscopy evaluation.
They have an in-house lab for full Hematology tests (blood tests).
The clinic also works closely with Dra Maria João Costa, (http://www.bichoscare.pt/) providing a complete rehabilitation service, with a holistic approach, that includes Acupuncture, laser therapy and homeopathy.
I asked João, what he thinks of modern day Lusitanos and the direction they are taking in breeding and sport.
João replied “Now Lusitano Horses are rapidly becoming significant in high level sports, with examples such as Relampago do Retiro, Guizo or more recently Rubi, Robinson de Massa and Batuta – the demand on them physically is increasing. We believe in this trend this set to grow as the horses are rapidly evolving within the modern breeding methods to suit the requirements of modern sport. In addition the breed is increasing in popularity around the World. Due to this we are fully aware of the greater pressure this breed is now subjected to and it’s a constant reminder of the importance of the Pre-purchase examinations”. João went to state that pre-purchase exams make up a large part of their work.
