This vaccine does not as long protecting as the others. Your veterinarian can advise on an appropriate vaccination program for the level of competition and travel for your horse. Deworming is not recommended in summer in the southeastern states. The major internal parasite is the small strongyle which is not active in hot, dry weather. Deworming too often increases the probability of parasite resistance which has already been observed with some deworming products.
Horses are also more likely to colic after deworming which can interfere with horse activities.
Check with your veterinarian on health requirements. Preparation for Summer Riding. No matter what level or intensity of riding, pleasure horses need to be properly conditioned before one does much riding. Unfortunately, many pleasure horses, especially those ridden infrequently, are not physically conditioned for the intensity or duration of performance riders expect of them. Conditioning should have occurred in the spring or at least several weeks before routine riding begins.