A horse’s heart rate at rest is normally between 28 and 44 beats per minute. What is the normal heart rate for a horse at rest? Normal adult horses have a heart rate of 28 to 40 beats per minute. Read more…
The normal respiration rate for a horse is 8 to 16 breaths per minute. Respirations triple when a horse walks. If a horse exercises extensively in high temperatures, respiration rate may increase to 120 breaths per minute. What are the Read more…
How to check your horse’s digital pulses. Digital pulses can be felt on the lower leg of your horse in the fetlock and pastern area. The pulse comes from the blood flowing through the artery to the hoof. The artery Read more…
between 37.2°C to 38.5°C. A horse’s normal body temperature can range between 37.2°C to 38.5°C (99.0°F to 101.4°F). What is a healthy temp for a horse? 99–101°FRead the temperature. If it falls between 99–101°F, your horse is in normal range. Read more…
Colitis-X. Colitis-X is a term used to describe undiagnosed causes of an extremely rapid, fatal intestinal inflammation of horses that causes a sudden onset of profuse, watery diarrhea and development of shock. Many affected horses have a history of stress. Read more…
Basically a fermentation vat—similar to the rumen of a cow—this comma-shaped structure on the right side of the horse is approximately 4 feet long and holds 8 gallons. From the cecum the order is the large colon (10-12 feet long), Read more…
left. The esophagus is a muscular tube about 4-5 feet in length, which moves food from the mouth and throat to the stomach. The esophagus starts at the back of the throat (pharynx) above the wind pipe (trachea), down the Read more…
Zesterra® is a unique equine supplement that neutralizes excess gastric acid, encourages feed and water consumption and allows for greater nutrient absorption. It’s particularly helpful when your horse experiences stressful situations like hauling, foaling, heavy training or extreme weather. How Read more…
According to Kathy Iandoli of MSN Entertainment, “Dark Horse” contains a mixture of elements from “trippy pop”, EDM, and dubstep. What part of Dark Horse was copied? Katy Perry’s ‘Dark Horse’ didn’t copy Christian rap, judge rules in overturning $2.8M Read more…
Engorged, defined vessels of the face, can result from recent exercise and be a normal finding. This is especially noticeable in horses with short coats and when sweaty after exertion. It can also result from conditions that cause “damming” of Read more…