There are many vaccines for horses. The types of vaccines depend on the age of your horse, and whether the animals are used for show or pleasure. Many of them should be given annually.

Foals:
1. Tetanus: first given at 2-4 months, second dose at 4-5 months. Then annually.
2.Encephalomyeliti: first given at 2-4 months, second dose at 4-5 months

3. Influenza: given at 6 months, second at 7 months, third at 8 months, then repeat at 3 month intervals
4. Rhinopneumonitis: First at 5-6 months; second dose at 6-7 months; third dose at 7-8 months; then repeat at three month intervals.
5. Rabies: First dose at 3-4 months; second dose at 4-5 months.
6. Strangles: Given at 8-12 months.
7. Potomac Horse Fever: Given at 2-4 months.
8. Rotavirus: Not approved for foals

Yearlings:
1. Tetanus: Given annually
2. Encephalomyeliti: Given annually in the spring; two doses given three weeks apart.
3. Influenza: Given every 3 months
4. Rhinopneumonitis: Given every 3 months
5. Rabies: Given annually
6. Strangles: Given Biannually
7. Potomac Horse Fever: Given Biannually
8. Rotavirus:

Broodmares:
1. Tetanus: Given 2-4 weeks prior to due date.
2. Encephalomyeliti: Given 2-4 weeks prior to due date. If not pregnant, then given annually
3. Influenza: Given 2-4 weeks prior to due date. If not pregnant, then biannually.
4. Rhinopneumonitis: Given before breeding, during 5th, 7th, and 9th month; final dose 4-6 weeks prior to due date.
5. Rabies: Given annually
6. Strangles: Given 4-6 weeks prior to due date. Otherwise given Biannually
7. Potomac Horse Fever: Given 4-6 weeks prior to due date. Otherwise given Biannually
8. Rotavirus: Given in the 8th, 9th, 10th month of pregnancy; otherwise give annually.

Pleasure Horse:
1. Tetanus: Given annually.
2. Encephalomyeliti: Given annually in the spring; two doses given three weeks apart.
3. Influenza: Give an annual booster if you feel there might be exposure.
4. Rhinopneumonitis: optional
5. Rabies: Given annually
6. Strangles: Given only to horses at a high risk for exposure
7. Potomac Horse Fever: Given biannually
8. Rotavirus

Show Horse: these animals have the highest recommended vaccinations because of the greater exposure to other animals and movement around the country. This places these animals at greater risk for infection.
1. Tetanus: Given annually
2. Encephalomyeliti: Given annually in the spring; two doses given three weeks apart.
3. Influenza: Given every 3 months
4. Rhinopneumonitis: Given every 3 months
5. Rabies: Given annually
6. Strangles: Given Biannually for those horse at high risk
7. Potomac Horse Fever: Given Biannually
8. Rotavirus

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