Check Up Time!

Shots are usually administered in the neck

What most people don't know, is that horses are a lot like dogs. As a matter of fact, the largest dog in the world is actually bigger than an average sized pony! Just like dogs, horses need proper shots, dewormer, and other health and safety care from a vet. But what kind of shots and how often? It's sometimes confusing and is good to keep a notebook to keep track! For genera
l booster shots, you usually vaccinate twice a year. One in spring, and one in fall. This is just done this way to spread it out and give the body enough time for the vaccine to do all it's supposed to do. For deworming, it's usually done every 3 months, more in summer. Over the winter, the chances of a horse getting worms is very slim because there is little to

Horse dewormer is in paste form, and is taken orally

no grass for them to eat (that's how worms are contracted, they come from eating bad grass or particles from in the dirt). Over winter, once is usually enough unless your horse starts to show signs of worms (signs are usually excessive eating and a bloated belly). The vaccines twice a year are booster, westnile, rhino flu, and tetanus. if your horse needs other shots for its medical reasons, the vet will tell you what ones, and how often to get them. Because India is just over a year old, she only NOW started getting her shots. When horses are young, you don't want to give them vaccines (unless necessary) so that their bodies have a chance to build up some immunity towards illness.

With proper care, your horse should stay healthy and happy all year round!


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