Totally Vital: Learn to Take Your Horse’s Temperature, Pulse and Respiration

The ability to take a horse’s TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration) is crucial for any horse person because it is the quickest and simplest way to gain information about how your horse is feeling.

If you’re calling your veterinarian because your horse isn’t acting right, this data could help your veterinarian assess whether or not the situation is an emergency. Additionally, it can give you insight into your horse’s fitness and overall well-being.

In this video, Rood and Riddle explains how to properly take a TPR and what the normal ranges should be:

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