Believe it or not, spring really is approaching. It’s admittedly hard to believe in many parts of the country right nowÑincluding here in Lexington, where we’ve just had several more inches of sleet and snow dumped on usÑbut that means it’s time to start planning for our senior horses’ spring shots. And what goes better with spring shots than a spring checkup.

Since it’s advisable for horses to get their spring vaccines in advance of warmer weather and mosquito season, Dorado got his spring shots and checkup just a few days ago. My veterinarian and I aim for around March 1 for his vaccines and checkup each year, since it’s entirely possible for mosquitoes to show up in our area by mid- to late March.

Dorado gets a lameness exam each year to ensure his legs are still in good shape. This is our vet flexing him during last year’s spring checkup

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