Just had to put down a good gelding who had contacted rabies. Now I have to go through a series of shots in case I was exposed to the virus. This could of been prevented if I would of vacinated for it. Guess you live and learn, had to vaccinate all the other horses and cattle today. So if you haven’t vaccinated yet ,include it in the spring.
How did the horse contract the disease? Horses are not a normal vector for Rabies. You may have a bigger problem in your backyard. I’m also interested in the symptoms he presented. Sorry to hear about your loss….very sad.