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There are certain vaccines that need to be given more than once at year. I think a lot depends on what you are doing with your horse, and how often you come in contact with other horses. Gilding:

The following guidelines are based on the latest information released by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (January 2001)
A. Tetanus toxoid: Once yearly. Booster after injury or surgery if toxoid not given in 6 months.
B. Influenza intramuscular: (Flu) Every 2-3 months if high exposure to other horses, foals should not be vaccinated until at least 6 or 7 months old. Note: for current foal Recommendations see below)
Influenza intranasal: twice yearly. More frequent booster not required.
C. Rhinopneumonitis: (Rhino) every 3 months if high exposure to other horses.
D. Encephalitis: Once or twice yearly,
E. Potomac Horse Fever: Once to twice yearly in areas with disease present.
F. Rabies: Once yearly.
G. Strangles: Once to twice yearly.

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That's great they got those trails cleaned up, and you had a good ride. I remember riding pass a repelling area when I first got my gelding. Trail was so narrow and a long way down. Really scary on a new horse.

Cindy, I hope Okie is better and you don't get fired. Hey, it was an emergency!

We are going to a horse sale today. Estrogen is going to be there too, and I will try and meet up with her. I am taking off for the weekend after that, so you all have a very Happy Easter.

Thanks for the link, it was very informative and helpful. I'm going to print it out and keep it for a reference. Speaking of vaccinations, I've got to go and vaccinate Truly today since she's within a month of foaling. I've got a 6-in-1 shot that I like. I'm going to wait a couple or 3 weeks on Bluebell coz she's not due 'til early May.

Have fun at the horse sale and tell estrogen we said "HI"!