>I was wondering how many of you people actually get Health Certificates
>done on your horses before competing out of state?
I haven't comepted out of state but I get Coggins and health certs just
to compete instate and at local shows.
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>Technically I guess it's a good idea, but the vet really can't tell you if
>the horse is GOING to be sick with just a cursory once over which is normal
>for these things! And wouldn't a shot record be of more value? OR a health
>record? The vet doesn't ask about whether your horse had ANY diseases
>earlier....
My vet sure does. The health certs. here include info on what shots were
given and when, any diseases within 5 miles, the record includes a pulse,
respiration and temperature as well as a general exam. It takes my vet
about 15 min to do the exam for one so it's a lot more than a "cursory"
inspection.
I make folders that I can put the horses Coggins paperwork, health cert,
my own vaccination, shoeing and health record, insurance papers, copy of
registration papers, brand inspection, Freeze mark ID card and riding
license info in. The front cover is a picture and description of the
horse. I carry these in the truck cab with me and can show them to anyone
at any of the stops. Works well for me.
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