Dilemma: Vaccinations

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From: Diane Nelson 
Email: safehavn@fast.net

The evidence against yearly vaccinations for Rabies, Strangles, etc. seems to be mounting, depending of course upon the individual horse's level of immunization.

The dilemma: several states *require* certain vaccinations for interstate travel, rides/ride managers *require* some or all (rabies in NJ e.g.)as a condition for entering the event.

What do you do if you have evidence that *your* horse has high titers for rabies/whatever?  Do you vaccinate anyway so that you are not forced to stay home?  How much harm will that do down the road?

Vets?  Ride managers?

Any thoughts on this?

Diane in Allentown PA
bitter cold/awaiting a severe ice storm