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Where should horses be checked for ticks?

Check the head, ears, jaw, mane, chest, armpits, groin, between the hind legs, around the tail and beneath tack, then feel across the entire coat.

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Short answer

Check the head, ears, jaw, mane, chest, armpits, groin, between the hind legs, around the tail and beneath tack, then feel across the entire coat.

At a glance

Horse checks should be systematic after exposure because small ticks can disappear beneath hair and in skin folds.

Key takeaways

• Use safe horse-handling practice.

• Inspect beneath tack after riding.

• Ask a veterinarian about regional prevention and disease risks.

Combine sight with touch

Part long hair and feel for unfamiliar bumps, crusts or swelling. Good lighting and a helper can improve coverage, provided both people remain in safe positions.

Escalate concerns appropriately

A tick in a sensitive location, multiple ticks, marked swelling or any illness should prompt veterinary advice. Product choice must be appropriate for horses and used exactly as directed.