What are the Benefit of Horse Records

There is certainly so much information to keep up with! Treatment details, test results and more are vital records, and it does takes time and resources to track this information.

A few of the many reasons to keep better track of your horse records include:

  • Helps ensure you provide quality care to your horses (know the last time they received a certain treatment and when a followup is needed, see when horse shoeing and dental work are needed again, etc)
  • Provides traceability for your reference/knowledge and audit purposes
  • Gives a way to share information with clients and potential clients and horse buyers
  • Information can be shared with others (employees, accountants, vet, etc)
  • Details of past treatments and activities can be located

The method of record keeping you choose is dependent on a number of factors. It's important to consider all of your options and choose the method that works best for you. Being comfortable and pleased with your choice helps ensure you'll keep the records updated and accurate, which is needed for any record keeping method you choose to be beneficial.