This schedule (along with the changes described below) are for previously vaccinated adult horses and is based upon the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s (AAEP) “Core Vaccine Recommendations.” Rabies Rabies vaccination will be performed once a year in the Fall. Rabies is listed as a core vaccine by the AAEP. The disease is rapidly progressive,…
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your horse’s health. It is important to catch dental problems early. If a horse…
Because of advances in nutrition, management and health care, horses are living longer, more useful lives. It’s not uncommon to find horses and ponies living well into their 20s and 30s. While genetics play a role in determining life span, you too, can have an impact. You may think that turning your old-timer out to…