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Figure 3.1 Taking a horse’s temperature
Remember The normal temperature of a horse is 38 °C (100.5 °F). However, many healthy
horses have a temperature as low as 37 °C (98.5 °F). Temperatures up to 38.5 °C (101.5 °F)
are acceptable on hot days or after exercise.
How to take a horse’s pulse
The easiest place to take a pulse is where the facial artery passes under the lower jaw
(Figures 3.2 and 3.3). The horse must be standing still and not eating or the pulse will be
difficult to find.
