Checklist for a

healthy horse

Peak performance and optimum health for your horse don't "just happen"! Your horse depends on you to provide the conditions needed for overall fitness and well-being. Keep him in top condition by paying attention to the following:

Good nutrition

• adequate intake for age/breed/use of horse • good quality feed

Preventive health care

• vaccination against infectious equine diseases o encephalitis, including Eastern, Western, Venezuelan, West Nile o tetanus o rhinopneumonitis o influenza o strangles o rabies • some vaccines may be needed more than once per year, depending on: o environment o travel with horse

Parasite control

• internal - regular de-worming • external o flies o lice o ticks o mosquitoes

Dental health

• maintenance exam and treatment by veterinarian experienced in equine dentistry every 6-12 months • check mouth weekly for sores • palpate cheeks for sharp points • check for symptoms of dental problems

Hoof care

• trimming • shoeing