Preventative Care Program The goal of our Preventative Health Care Program is to keep our patients in the best of health while helping our clients manage their horses with the utmost ease and convenience.
Life can become hectic and there seems to be no end to the details that require our attention. This program aims to relieve some of this stress by scheduling healthcare visits as part of a comprehensive yearly program all at one time.
We offer a number of different programs in an effort to address the specific needs of horses that are more or less active and based on their risk of exposure to particular diseases or infections. Strangles is an example of a complex disease that requires special considerations. Encouraging protective immunity in foals is another topic of recent research that requires special attention. A program can easily be tailored to your horses or farm should there be a need. Simply contact our office and speak with one of the veterinarians.
Companion Horse Program: Designed for horses that are stabled at a private stable throughout the year. Our Basic Health Care Schedule
Spring Visit (March-May)
Farm Call
Spring health discussion
Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis/ Tetanus
West Nile
Rhino-Flu Booster (EHV 4)
Fall Visit (Sept-November)
Farm Call
Winter health Discussion
Dental Exam & Float if due
Rhino-Flu Booster (EHV 4)
Fecal Exam
Sport Horse Program: Designed for horses used in athletic competitions and travel to shows or events.
Spring Visit (March-May)
Farm Call
Spring health discussion
Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis/ Tetanus
West Nile
Potomac Horse Fever
Rhino-Flu Booster (EHV 4)
Strangles Booster (Intranasal)
Fall Visit (Sept-November)
Farm Call
Winter health Discussion
Dental Exam & Float if due
Rhino-Flu Booster (EHV 4)
Fecal Exam
Senior Horse Program: Designed for horses that are over 25 years of age and are stabled at a private stable throughout the year.
Spring Visit (March-May)
Farm Call
Spring health discussion
Eastern & Western Encephalomyelitis/ Tetanus
West Nile
Dental Exam & Float if due
Annual Blood Panel Screening
Fall Visit (Sept-November)
Farm Call
Winter health Discussion
Dental Exam & Float if due
Fecal Exam
Rabies is very rare but can occur. Vaccination programs may include rabies if exposure to wildlife and wooded areas present an elevated risk.
Deworming is critically important in the health care program of all horses. Horses should be dewormed a minimum of four times per year or quarterly. There are different deworming medications on the market and an optimal program will take advantage of these different medications by using an alternating schedule. The following would be a good rotation schedule for most horses in good health and condition.
Spring:
Quest Plus Paste
Summer:
Ivermectin Based Product
Fall:
Quest
Winter:
Ivermectin Based Product Or Safe-Guard
Note that foals less than one year of age and thin senior horses have specific issues that need to be addressed when planning your yearly de-worming program. We strongly suggest that you discuss these matters with your veterinarian. The products that are on the market today are generally quite safe, however some patients require additional caution.
Life can become hectic and there seems to be no end to the details that require our attention. This program aims to relieve some of this stress by scheduling healthcare visits as part of a comprehensive yearly program all at one time.