What Is The Whole Horse Exam?

The Whole Horse Exam™ (WHE) is a collection of skills (organized as a system) that any horse person should be able to perform on a horse. The WHE includes basic vital signs and other important skills, but also includes an assessment of the horse’s attitude and environment.

What is a whole horse?

The term “whole horse” means taking a holistic viewpoint. A holistic viewpoint is based on the law of nature which implies that a being is a whole made up of interdependent parts.

What is a lameness exam?

A lameness exam is a systematic process which simply put, establishes if the horse is experiencing pain, and where the pain is coming from. This process is often referred to as “localization” of the lameness, as it tries to find the exact “location” of the pain.

What is a horse normal mucous membranes?

Mucous membranes should be a healthy pink, shiny, moist and slippery. If they are pale, dry or tacky this can indicate dehydration. Colours such as pale white, jaundiced, brick red, bluish, purplish, or muddy are indicative of a serious problem.

How do I know if my horse is healthy?

Ten signs you have a healthy horse

1. Temperature, pulse and respiration. It’s essential to know your horse’s vital signs and TPR is a good place to start.
2. Salmon pink gums.
3. Capillary refill time.
4. How does your horse’s gut sound?
5. Hydration.
6. Bright eyes.
7. Decent droppings.
8. Check his legs.

What is included in full horse board?

Full horse boarding typically includes:

• A stall or other shelter.
• Food and water.
• Shavings for stalls.
• Equipment to clean stalls and maintain the facility and grounds.
• Turnout (usually)
• Space to store your tack.
• Place(s) to ride like an arena.

How much is a whole horse?

Horses can cost anywhere from $500 to $3,000 depending on their pedigree, performance record, and good manners. The bigger the budget, the more options you have as a horse owner to choose from. Besides the initial purchase of the horse itself, there are costs towards hay, feed, veterinary exams, training, and grooming.

How much does a lameness exam cost?

So simpler exams can vary from $50-80 up to $175-$250 for an exam that includes the basic evaluation plus flexions and a ridden exam. We have a lameness locator which is essentially a computer that measures your horse’s lameness, and this is offered at no additional cost.

What are the steps of a lameness exam?

Generally, lameness exams consist of (1) a careful history, (2) a standing exam, (3) an exam in movement (mostly at the trot if possible) (4) flexion and hoof tester exams, (5) diagnostic anesthesia – nerve blocks, and (6) imaging the site of injury – radiographs, ultrasound, MRI and others.

What is a neurological exam for a horse?

A neurologic examination evaluates 1) the cranial nerves, 2) the gait, or walk, 3) the neck and front legs, and 4) the torso, hind legs, anus, and tail. Your pet’s reflexes will also be tested to determine, if possible, the location of the injury in the brain, spinal cord, or nerves in the peripheral nervous system.

What does yellow snot in a horse mean?

a thick white or yellow discharge is often a sign of a bacterial infection. However, this may also indicate fungal infection in some cases, or even african Horse sickness which is viral but can cause white frothy discharge.

What are the 4 mucous membranes?

The mouth, tongue, esophagus, stomach, and intestines are all lined with mucous membranes. These membranes are referred to as the oral mucosa, esophageal mucosa, gastric mucosa, and intestinal mucosa.

What does it mean when a horse blows through his nose?

Blowing or Snorting
When your horse inhales quickly, then puffs the breath out through his nostrils so they vibrate with a loud purring sound, he’s excited and hoping that something will happen.

How many days a week should you ride your horse?

four days a week
For a horse and rider who require a moderate level of fitness, The horse should be ridden four days a week. At least two of the days should include a more intense workout while the other days could result in a slightly easier and less strenuous ride.

How do you know if your horse doesn’t respect you?

Common Displayed Behaviors:

1. dragging you to a patch of grass in order to graze.
2. refusing to walk any faster when being led.
3. jerking their head up when you ask them to lower it.
4. not picking up their feet when asked.
5. refusing to go forward.
6. pulling back on the lead rope when tied.
7. refusing to move over as you groom them.

What is the healthiest horse?

The Arabian horse is one of the oldest and most popular breeds in the world. They are known for their strength, agility, and stamina, and many people believe that they are the healthiest breed of horses.

Is horse boarding worth it?

The reality is that boarding horses is rarely profitable. It does have some advantages though, like having someone to ride with or sharing the cost of a large load of hay. It also allows the cost of amenities such as new arena footing or a tractor to be spread out amongst a larger number of people.

Is it cheaper to board a horse?

Boarding a horse is definitely cheaper if you don’t have your own land and facilities. However, if you have enough grazing on your property, you can keep the costs of a horse to a minimum.

What is a full seat in horse riding?

Full Seat. First, it’s important to understand a full seat. Basically, this is your default sitting position. It is defined as having three points of contact with your horse: your bottom and each knee. A full seat provides you the opportunity to use your body as an aid in multiple ways.

What is the highest price horse?

Top 10 Most Expensive Horses In The World – Who Own Them

• Fusaichi Pegasus: Price: $70 million.
• Shareef Dancer: Price: $40 million.
• Annihilator: Price: $19 million.
• The Green Monkey: Price: $16 million.
• Palloubet D’Halong: Price: $15 million.
• Moorland’s Totilas: Price: $9.5-$15 million.
• Seattle Dancer:
• Meydan City:

What horse breed is the cheapest?

However, the most affordable breed is the wild Mustang. You can typically purchase a wild Mustang for around $100-$200, depending on where you live.
The cheapest horse breeds are:

• Wild Mustangs.
• Quarter Horses.
• Arabians.
• Thoroughbreds.