Horse first, every time, every season
Every horse is different. So is their parasite risk. Start every season with a worm egg count and a tailored plan for your horse.
Stop Guessing. Start Testing.
Blanket worming is no longer sustainable. Parasite resistance is a growing threat, with fewer effective wormers available every year. Testing first means you only treat when needed, protecting your horse’s health today and preserving vital medicines for the future.
Every Horse is Different. Know Their Risk.
Best-practice approach is to plan a test-based programme, the interval of testing based on a horse’s relative parasite risk profile as low, medium or high for disease caused by worm burdens. Every horse’s parasite risk is unique. CANTER helps you understand yours:
- C – Clinical history (underlying health conditions?)
- A – Age (young or older horses are more vulnerable)
- N – Number of horses on grazing
- T – Test results (is your horse a high egg shedder?)
- E – Environment (pasture rotation, poo picking, cross-grazing)
- R – Risk profile (low, medium, high)
From Confusion to Confidence
For Anna, testing was a game changer. Her 15-year-old gelding Roo is now on a simple test based programme, guided by Westgate Labs. Regular worm egg counts and saliva tests give her peace of mind, while ensuring treatment is only given when truly needed.
“Test-based parasite control gave me the confidence to make the right choices for Roo. I use the 4Count Plus Season Pack which makes managing Roo’s parasite testing effortless for the year ahead, with everything I need in one simple kit. It’s flexible to fit in with my yard’s routine, and I love knowing that expert advice from the friendly Westgate team is always on hand. With their support, keeping my horse happy and healthy has never been easier for total peace of mind!" - Anna Robinson-Barella @anna.r.dressage
Find out more about Anna and Roo in our case study 👉 Using CANTER Risk Profiling to Support Roo’s Parasite Control
There are two tests that should form the basis of an effective targeted worm control programme – worm egg counts for redworm and roundworm every 8-12 weeks, based on their risk profile, and the EquiSal saliva test for tapeworm every 6 months.
Everything your horse needs to stay on top of redworm and ascarid testing for a whole year is included in our 4Count Season Pack. The 4Count Plus pack also includes x2 EquiSal tapeworm tests. Both packs can be split for multiple horses.
Simple Steps. Expert Support
- Step 1: Order your test kit online
- Step 2: Collect and send your sample (Freepost return)
- Step 3: Receive results with expert guidance
- Step 4: Only treat if needed
Put Your Horse First This SEASON
Every horse is different. Every risk is different. Parasite control isn’t a one-and-done process. Regular worm egg counts throughout the grazing season and an EquiSal saliva test for tapeworm every six months, are essential for staying ahead of parasites. Horses that consistently have low counts may not need frequent worming, while those with high counts may require closer monitoring.
When you know your horse's risk profile, you can devise a tailored parasite control plan for the year ahead, ensuring that testing and treatments are aligned with your horse’s specific needs.
Start with a worm egg count this season and put your horse first, every time, every season.
For a pdf. of the full CANTER Risk Profile table click on this table image.
