Vaccination & health requirements.

Horses traveling from another state must be accompanied by a valid health certificate.

Proof of vaccination must also be provided for horses traveling from within Washington State. This is normally considered to be a bill or signed slip from a veterinarian. Required vaccines are listed below.

All horses visiting the center need to be up to date on the following vaccinations:

BASIC VACCINES:

#Tetanus Toxoid 1 year of protection

#Sleeping Sickness (EWE or Encephalitis) 1 year of protection

#Influenza 6 months of protection

#Rhinopneumonitis (Equine Herpes) 6 months of protection

Does not protect against the paralytic form.

#West Nile Virus 6 months of protection

Not needed after Nov 1

OPTIONAL VACCINES
Rabies 1 year
Rhino abortion Months 5, 7 & 9 of gestation
Potomac Horse Fever 6 months of protection (Not needed after Nov 1st)
Strangles 1 year
Equine Viral Arteritis Stallions only-special cases

This vaccination schedule is designed to protect resident and visiting horses from diseases in this local area as well as the diseases that can be brought in by visiting horses. This program is based on nationally accepted standards and then adapted to this area by a local veterinarian. Optional vaccines may be a good idea for your horses, but may not be for all horses.

Vaccines have different durations of protection. Once that protection time is passed the horse should receive another vaccine. Protection durations are listed for each vaccine.

Please consult with your local vet regarding what vaccines are suitable and needed for your horse as this may vary between each horse.

All horses visiting the center should be up to date on de-worming.