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Ready for the Vet? Make your next veterinary appointment go smoothly with these prep tips. By Audrey Pavia
PHOTO BY HEIDI MELOCCO
Have your horse haltered and ready for the exam as soon as your vet arrives.
If you’re like most horse owners, you’re directly involved with your horse’s health care. An important part of that involvement means preparing your horse for your veterinarian before an appointment. Whether it’s a routine visit for an annual exam, a minor issue, or an emergency call for an illness or injury, you can help make the appointment go smoothly and ease stress on your horse by being well prepared. Here’s a checklist of preparations to make before a nonemergency appointment, and additional steps to take in an emergency situation. (Tip: Start saving now for a potential emergency. In the best-case scenario, you won’t ever need to use the money, but having it in the bank will help give you peace of mind.) >> USRider® Equestrian Traveler’s Companion
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