Annual Maintenance for Your Horse
Annual horse maintenance combines preventive health care, hoof and dental care, nutrition management, and daily attention to keep horses at their best.
Each year, schedule a full wellness exam with your veterinarian to update core vaccinations, check for health issues, and test for diseases like equine infectious anemia with a Coggins test. Dental exams and floating are typically needed once or twice a year to prevent sharp points and chewing pain, especially as horses age. Deworming and fecal egg counts are part of a tailored parasite control plan.
Trim hooves every 6 to 8 weeks all year. Some horses benefit from shoeing based on terrain and activity levels. Nutrition and weight should be reevaluated seasonally by checking hay quality, adjusting feed as activity and age change, and ensuring continuous access to clean salt and minerals. Daily routines involve providing fresh water, picking hooves, cleaning stalls, and thorough grooming to spot early signs of hoof or skin issues.
Exercise and conditioning are reviewed regularly to maintain soundness and fitness, with attention to gait and movement. Maintaining tack and equipment, checking saddle fit, and keeping blankets clean all contribute to comfort and overall health. Emergency preparedness, from updating first aid kits to keeping identification current, completes the cycle of responsible horse care. Regular, proactive maintenance means healthier, happier horses year-round.
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