Spring is the ideal time to vaccinate your horse against some serious common health threats. The American Association of Equine Practitioners recommends four “core” vaccinations for almost all horses in the United States to bolster the immune system’s response. It also offers guidance on several more based on a horse’s risk of becoming ill. Although no vaccine provides full protection, all have been shown to reduce the risk of clinical illness.
Your veterinarian can help you decide which vaccinations are appropriate for your horse by
