WELLNESS PLANS : WEANLINGS TO YEARLINGS
DENTISTRY
Every 6 months, or as advised by your vet. Dentistry is a must before you horse is broken in, as poor dental health may affect its riding outcomes.
FARRIERY
Every 6 weeks, unless advised otherwise by your farrier.
NUTRITION
As a rough guide, 1 to 1.5% of their ideal bodyweight in feed should be provided. A weight tape may aid you in deciding whether to maintain, increase or decrease rations. Consult your vet as each horse's individual needs may vary.
ENVIRONMENT
Preferably a full-grassed paddock over a patchy one, with adequate shelter and fresh clean water. Pick manure every 2 to 3 days to help avoid worm infestation.
WORMING
Worm at around 4 to 6 weeks, then again 4 to 6 weeks later, then periodically every 4 to 6 weeks thereafter. Faecal egg counts can be performed when the horse is due to be wormed to assess the need for worming.
VACCINATIONS
Tetanus/Strangles vaccine annually.
A Hendra vaccination booster will be due 6 months after the initial course of vaccinations.
If your horse has not been vaccinated for Hendra virus, it will require two initial vaccinations administered three to six weeks apart, followed by a booster at 6 months, followed by annual boosters. If your horse has not been previously vaccinated for tetanus and strangles it will require an initial 3 vaccinations, 2 weeks apart, followed by annual boosters.
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