Horse Vitals & Normals

A quick reference guide for adult horse baseline values.

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Temperature

99.0 - 101.5 °F

37.2°C – 38.6°C

Status: Stable

▶️ How to take a horse’s temperature (video)
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Heart Rate

28 - 44 bpm (at rest)

Status: Trending Up

📘 Step-by-step guide (article)
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Respiration

10 - 24 bpm (at rest)

Status: Stable

▶️ Check breathing rate (video tutorial)
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Capillary Refill

Less than 2 seconds

Status: Normal

📘 AHS Guide to CRT (official resource)
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Gut Sounds

Gurgling sounds present

Status: Active

▶️ Listen for gut sounds (how-to video)
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Mucous Membranes

Moist and pink

Status: Healthy

📘 How to assess gums (vet clinic guide)
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Teeth Condition

Check every 6-12 months

Status: Up-to-date

▶️ Horse dental care explained (video)
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Farrier Schedule

Trim every 6-8 weeks

Status: Next week

▶️ Farrier trimming basics (tutorial)
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Hydration Status

Skin snaps back in less than 1s

Status: Optimal

▶️ How to test hydration (simple demo)