It is good practice to examine your horse daily to check for any ill health or injury signs.
Take note of your horse’s resting body temperature, pulse rate and breathing frequency – all will vary depending on the horse’s fitness and age.
During exercise, heart and breathing rates will increase then gradually return to normal as the horse recovers. The fitter the horse, the quicker the recovery period will be. Rates will be higher in foals and those that are unfit.
If you notice any changes to your horse’s resting heart rate, respiratory rate, or temperature, please contact us right away.
