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BASIC HORSE
CARE AND EXPENSES Please email us lbenetz@lastchanceranch.org your suggestions and input with "Basic Care" in the subject. Thank you!! We are trying to make this web site beneficial to all with as much information as we can offer. Please let us know how we are doing and what else you would like to see.! AVERAGE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE COSTS HOME $100-$200 BOARDING $200-$500 HOOF CARE: $20 - $80 (shoes are NOT necessary see www.pegasusforge.com or Hoof Care on our web site) WORMING: $8 - $ 20 VETERINARY: Vaccines – Annual or Semi annual vaccines required @ $75 - $200/year Dentistry - $50 - $150/year (Teeth must be floated yearly) + Misc. mishaps, ointments, and supplies. 1. Required Weight: the equine must maintain a safe body condition. No ribs or hips visible. Flesh and fat should cover the neck, shoulders, spine and rump. Upon receiving an equine in a condition and weight other than "fleshy", the recipient is required to improve the equine's weight and condition to LCR's satisfaction within a reasonable amount of time. 2. Required Care: Proper feeding to maintain weight as suggested by a health care professional or veterinarian with free access to fresh clean, unfrozen water, along with a slat or mineral block available. The caregiver shall provide adequate and safe shelter; minimum three sided, roofed shelter with adequate fencing and confinement such that the equine is prevented from running at large. Turn out should be at least one acre/horse. Specific consideration shall be given, but not limited to, local climate and resulting conditions. 3. Required Veterinary Care: *April: Spring Inoculations - Eastern/Western Encephalitis, Tetanus, rabies, any other inoculations your vet recommends for endemic diseases, and Dental care. *October: Fall Inoculations - Influenza, Rhino, any other inoculations recommended by your vet, and Dental *Rotating, de-worming every 8 to 10 weeks. Hoof care every 6 to 8 weeks. The caregiver should provide recommended veterinary care for illness and/or injury according to the equine's needs. Horses are complex creatures and so is their care. In this section, we will provide some recommended care schedules as well as special concerns. Nothing is more valuable than the advice of a good equine veterinarian or farrier and we do not want to replace that advice. The schedules we present are a compilation of the recommendations of several vets in our area. Your needs may vary depending on your geographical location and many other factors, so please, always consult your vet first. YEARLY WORMING SCHEDULE January -
Ivermectin ***NOTE: Never worm a heavily infested or debilitated horse with Ivermectin first. Use a milder wormer such as Panacur for the first dose, followed by another dose of Panacur 10 days later then Ivermectin 2-4 weeks later and then again 6 to 8 weeks later, if the horse is progressing and gaining strength. Consult your veterinarian for a worming and feeding schedule for severe debilitation or malnutrition. SUGGESTED BASIC EQUINE CARE Farrier -
Every 6 to 8 weeks
DAILY CARE ***NOTE: LCR makes every effort to provide information on horse health, care and treatment that is experienced, reliable and practical. It is not intended, however, to replace diagnosis or treatment by a veterinarian or other qualified health professional. LCR does not assume any legal responsibility. Readers should always consult qualified health care providers for specific diagnosis and treatment.
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