10/29/2025
Why You Should Know Your Horse’s Temperature, Pulse & Respiration 🩺🐴
If you own or ride horses, this is one skill you *absolutely* need in your toolkit — knowing your horse’s **TPR** (Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration).
Why? Because it’s your horse’s way of telling you how they’re feeling — *before* a problem becomes serious.
🌡 **Temperature** – A normal range is about **37.5°C to 38.5°C (99.5°F to 101.5°F)**.
An elevated temp could mean infection, stress, or heat exhaustion.
❤️ **Pulse (Heart Rate)** – A healthy adult horse’s resting heart rate is usually **28–44 beats per minute**.
If it’s higher, your horse might be anxious, sore, dehydrated, or unwell.
💨 **Respiration (Breathing Rate)** – Normal is **8–16 breaths per minute** at rest.
If you notice faster or shallow breathing when your horse is calm, that’s a sign to investigate.
✨ **Why it matters:**
* You’ll know what’s *normal* for your horse — because every horse is different.
* You’ll detect changes early and help your vet make faster, more accurate decisions.
* You’ll feel confident in an emergency, knowing when to call for help.
Learning how to check your horse’s TPR properly takes a little practice — and that’s exactly why we include it in our Training Camps. 🐴📚
Huge thanks to **Danielle** for assisting in teaching this important subject matter. Her hands-on demonstrations made it easy (and fun!) for everyone to learn this essential skill. 👏💜
So go ahead — learn your horse’s baseline TPR and record it in your barn journal. It’s one of the simplest ways to be a better horse owner, partner, and caretaker. 💕
