3 Basic Health Check A Horse Owner Must Know !

Knowing the normal temp for a horse is essential to be able to quickly identify any health problems in a horse.

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Why Are Health Checks Important?

All horse owners and carers should be able to carry out a basic health check of a horse, assessing the temperature, pulse, and respiration (TPR).

What Is The Normal Temp For A Horse?

Normal Temp For A Horse -To check a horse’s temperature, the best tool to use is a digital rectal thermometer.  

What Is The Normal Pulse Rate For A Horse?

The normal pulse rate for a horse ranges from 28-48 beats per minute.

How To Check A Horse’s Pulse Rate

Count the beats over 15 seconds, then multiply this by four to obtain the beats per minute.

What Is The Normal Respiration Rate For A Horse?

The normal respiration rate for a horse is between 8 and 14 breaths per minute.

What Is The Normal Respiration Rate For A Horse?

How To Check A Horse’s Respiration Rate - Count how many breaths he takes over a 60-second period to obtain the respiration rate.

Knowing the normal temperature, pulse, and respiration rate for your horse can help you to quickly identify if he is unwell.

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