Bodywork can be a helpful support tool — but it doesn’t replace correct saddle fit, conditioning, or veterinary care. When used thoughtfully, it may aid comfort and mobility, particularly during recovery or workload changes.

Knowing how to take and record your horse’s vital signs is a foundational skill. Establishing baseline temperature, pulse, and respiration when your horse is healthy makes it easier to recognize early changes and provide useful information to your veterinarian.

Modern parasite control is strategic — not automatic. Fecal egg counts and regional context matter more than fixed-interval dosing.

Vaccination decisions depend on exposure risk, travel, barn population, and region… not a one-size list.

Most adult horses need at least yearly exams, but age, workload, and chewing changes can shift that timeline.