Horse vaccinations: Which shots does your horse need in 2026?
Intro: Vaccination is part of basic care — but the jungle of requirements, recommendations, and "my barn mate says..." makes it needlessly complicated. Here's the clarity you need.
Required vs. recommended vaccinations
Tetanus: An absolute must for every horse (fatal, no antidote)
Influenza: Mandatory under FN rules for competition horses, strongly recommended for all
Herpes (EHV-1/4): Recommended, especially in larger barns
Rabies: Regionally recommended (southern Germany, border regions)
The vaccination schedule at a glance
Initial vaccination: schedule with intervals
Booster: Influenza every 6 months (FN) / 12 months (StIKo Vet)
Tetanus: every 2–3 years
→ Overview table: vaccination × interval × cost
What do vaccinations cost under the 2022 GOT schedule?
Injection (simple fee): €13.69
Plus: vaccine, exam, call-out fee
Realistically per appointment: €100–180
→ Annual costs depending on the vaccination plan: €200–400
Common vaccination mistakes
Lost vaccination record → repeat the initial series?
Missed a vaccination → how long can the gap be?
Give your horse a light workload after vaccination: 2 days
Vaccination requirements at competitions — what the FN requires in 2026
Current FN vaccination rules
What happens if a vaccination is missing: no start allowed
Forgot vaccination appointments? ManeMap reminds you in time and automatically blocks 2 days after the vaccination for light work.
