How to Know What Is Normal for a Horse
Check the heart rate., Check the temperature., Watch carefully if your horse is laying down., Remember that it is not uncommon for a horse to get colic.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Check the heart rate.
This can be checked by placing the hand under the left elbow.
Count the beats for 10 seconds then multiply the beats by
6.
That will tell you the heart rate per minute.
A normal heart rate is 35-40 beats per minute. -
Step 2: Check the temperature.
A normal temperature is approximately
100.5 F (38 C).
If it gets over 102 F (39 C), it can indicate that the horse has an infection. , This can be normal, but make sure it is not rolling around in abnormal ways, nipping his/her side or biting his/her side.
A horse lying down for a long time may be ill, but ponies lie longer than horses. , If a horse eats freshly mowed grass, it can get colic.
If you suspect this, make sure this is treated right away.
A runny nose can be due to allergies or just sweat.
A healthy horse should take between 8-12 breaths per minute and its pulse should be between 36 and 42 beats per minute. -
Step 3: Watch carefully if your horse is laying down.
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Step 4: Remember that it is not uncommon for a horse to get colic.
Detailed Guide
This can be checked by placing the hand under the left elbow.
Count the beats for 10 seconds then multiply the beats by
6.
That will tell you the heart rate per minute.
A normal heart rate is 35-40 beats per minute.
A normal temperature is approximately
100.5 F (38 C).
If it gets over 102 F (39 C), it can indicate that the horse has an infection. , This can be normal, but make sure it is not rolling around in abnormal ways, nipping his/her side or biting his/her side.
A horse lying down for a long time may be ill, but ponies lie longer than horses. , If a horse eats freshly mowed grass, it can get colic.
If you suspect this, make sure this is treated right away.
A runny nose can be due to allergies or just sweat.
A healthy horse should take between 8-12 breaths per minute and its pulse should be between 36 and 42 beats per minute.
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