How to Take Your Horse’s Vital Signs: A Step-by-Step Guide for Horse Owners

Stepwise guide to taking your horse's vital signs:temp, pulse, respiration, membranes, CRT; record results and when to call a vet
Nourishing Horses, Enriching Lives.
Nourishing Horses, Enriching Lives.
Promotes horse health through veterinary care, nutrition, fitness, dental and hoof care, and preventative wellness tips for dedicated horse owners.

Stepwise guide to taking your horse's vital signs:temp, pulse, respiration, membranes, CRT; record results and when to call a vet

Complete horse first aid kit checklist: what to include, quantities, storage, restock reminders, and tips for quick vet prep.

Year-round horse health: seasonal risks, vaccines, parasites, nutrition, turnout, hoof care, weather hazards, vet signs.

Practical steps to stop disease spread on horse farms: quarantine hygiene, isolation, visitor control, cleaning, vaccines, manure

Practical guidance on senior horse feeding, dental and vet care, joint health, mobility aids, hoof care, safety, and life quality

Step-by-step guide to horse reproduction: estrus, insemination, conception, gestation, foaling, timing and foal care.

Assess and score your horse's body condition, read signs, track progress, adjust feeding, and know when to consult a vet.

Horse anatomy & biology: skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory & digestive systems; gait, nutrition, care tips, health cues

Horse lifespan, gestation period, foaling, pregnancy signs, health and nutrition factors, breed differences, aging care tips.

Identify common horse dental issues, spot symptoms, prevention steps, home care routines, and when to see a vet.