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Just to clarify, my insurers say that they will not cover claims for flu or tetanus if the horse has not been vaccinated against these conditions, which is quite reasonable. Non-vaccination does not invalidate the insurance as a whole. Thanks for all the helpful replies.

Sorry, Shay. Meant to say thanks for that but I had already checked and yes, my ins company do have annual vaccs as a condition of cover. Something else to think about!

Thank you all for your input. I do agree with the problem of being the "weak link" but as neither my horse nor the other 3 on the yard compete I feel I could stop the flu vaccs. The others are vaccinated so if any of them was at risk it would be mine. The blindfold idea is new to me, thanks...

Do horses need annual flu/tetanus vaccinations all their lives? My horse is 16 and I've had him since he was two. He has had the jabs every year but I no longer compete. He only hacks out and has no contact with horses that meet other horses (we live in very rural Devon!). He is very...