Routine Annual Vaccinations:

• Tetanus
• Encephalomyelitis (Eastern and Western)
• Influenza
• Rhinopneumonitis
• West Nile        
• Strangles

Parasite Control

Deworming – Rotate classes of drugs used in your deworming program.  Keep a regular worming schedule for each horse as advised by your veterinarian.  Fecal examinations by your veterinarian can identify specific parasites in the manure and the number of parasite eggs.  This will lead to correct treatment.

Colic

• Can be associated with ingestion of lush spring grasses, moldy feed, internal parasites, stress, and constipation.
• Signs – Restlessness, pawing, licking at flank, stretching and rolling.
• Prevention – Change diet gradually, avoid large quantities of feed and water after exercise, ration exposure to lush grass, and routine deworming (every 2-4 months).

Routine Dental Work

• Routine dental work will help your horse utilize their food better, and in return will help lower your feed cost.
• With show season in full swing, don't forget to have your horses mouth checked for sharp points, ulcerations and other abnormalities.

 Routine Hoof Maintenance

• Remember “no foot, no horse.”  Horses need farrier work every six to eight weeks.