Q: How often should my horse be dewormed?

A: This depends on where your horse is and how stringent your stable yard is with hygiene in the paddocks etc. If you’re at a yard where new horses come in and out regularly, you’ll most likely have to deworm more regularly, so keep that in mind. Horses also have to take different dewormers at different intervals to target an array of parasites. The best way to approach deworming is to send a faecal sample to your vet so they can analyse whether you need to deworm and also tell you which dewormer to use to target the correct parasite with the correct medication. Your stableyard owner or manager should have your horse on a schedule for checking for worms, so it’s best to stick to that, and if you have any specific concerns, you can address these with your vet.