Horse and Pony Care by the Day, Week, Month and Year

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Weekly Care
There are a few things you should check weekly. Having adequate supplies on hand is important as is looking after the small chores before they become big ones that no one wants to tackle. 
Check the amount of concentrate fodder and bedding on hand. Try to have at least two weeks supply on hand so if there is an emergency you dont run short.
If you care for your horse on a small acreage clean manure from paddocks. This cuts down on flies keeps the grounds clean for the same reason youd clean a stall and makes a nice environment for you and your horse.
Check fences for broken rails loose wire protruding nails loose gates and more that could cause injury.
Scrub out water trough and feed buckets. Builtup concentrates on the inside of feed buckets can spoil and troughs can get soiled with chaff dirt and algae.
Monthly Care
If you board your horse at a stable make sure your board bill is paid on time.
Every 6 to 8 Weeks
Have your farrier in to trim hooves or reset horseshoes. Leaving hooves to grow too long is hard on your horses legs and unhealthy for their hooves 3
Every 2 to 3 Months
Theres a lot of variance in deworming schedules. Some people feed a daily dose of medication some have a sixweek or nineweek schedule. After the first hard frost or once the fly season is over you may also want to deworm for botfly larvae.
Administer deworming medication according to your veterinarians instructions. Its important to have a deworming schedule to keep your horse healthy.
Once a Year Care
The types and frequency of vaccinations youll give your horse will depend on the diseases prevalent in your area. Your veterinarian is the best resource to
help you decide on a schedule.
Have teeth checked and floated4 by an equine dentist or veterinarian. Some horses may need checking and floating every six months.