diff --git a/libguac/include/protocol.h b/libguac/include/protocol.h
index 92d93ac9..e59167f1 100644
--- a/libguac/include/protocol.h
+++ b/libguac/include/protocol.h
@@ -123,20 +123,6 @@ void guac_send_name(GUACIO* io, const char* name);
  */
 void guac_send_error(GUACIO* io, const char* error);
 
-/**
- * Sends a ready instruction over the given GUACIO connection. The
- * ready instruction merely signals the client that its ready
- * instruction has been handled. The ready exchange is intended to
- * synchronize instruction handling (if needed) and serve as a health
- * indicator for both client and server.
- *
- * Normally, this functino should not be called by client plugins, as
- * the ready instruction will be handled automatically.
- *
- * @param io The GUACIO connection to use.
- */
-void guac_send_ready(GUACIO* io);
-
 /**
  * Sends a clipboard instruction over the given GUACIO connection. The
  * clipboard data given will be automatically escaped for transmission.
diff --git a/libguac/src/client.c b/libguac/src/client.c
index 96ab0d3c..eae2dc56 100644
--- a/libguac/src/client.c
+++ b/libguac/src/client.c
@@ -259,12 +259,7 @@ void guac_start_client(guac_client* client) {
            
                 do {
 
-                    if (strcmp(instruction.opcode, "ready") == 0) {
-                        guac_send_ready(io);
-                        guac_flush(io);
-                    }
-
-                    else if (strcmp(instruction.opcode, "mouse") == 0) {
+                    if (strcmp(instruction.opcode, "mouse") == 0) {
                         if (client->mouse_handler)
                             if (
                                     client->mouse_handler(
diff --git a/libguac/src/protocol.c b/libguac/src/protocol.c
index f4c6c2f5..4d3110e6 100644
--- a/libguac/src/protocol.c
+++ b/libguac/src/protocol.c
@@ -175,10 +175,6 @@ void guac_send_size(GUACIO* io, int w, int h) {
     guac_write_string(io, ";");
 }
 
-void guac_send_ready(GUACIO* io) {
-    guac_write_string(io, "ready;");
-}
-
 void guac_send_clipboard(GUACIO* io, const char* data) {
 
     char* escaped = guac_escape_string(data);