Your Horse may be healthy, but how will you know when something is wrong?

To be able to identify when a horse is unhealthy, in pain or in distress, it is firstly important to acknowledge how a healthy horse appears. This Course describes the signs you will observe when assessing the health of the horses in your care. It is essential to know what is normal, so any deviation from normal, and the significance of deviation, can be assessed and the necessary action taken.

Temperature, pulse and respiratory rates (TPR) The recording of temperature, pulse and respiratory rates is traditionally referred to as TPR. However, it is usually recorded in the reverse order, i.e. respiratory rate first, heart rate (pulse) and finally, the temperature

This course will enable you to get to know your horse really well, be able to check and record their vital signs and condition.

Your progress will be tested by a test at the end and you will need to email us a form with your practical recordings.

What you will need

For the practical element of the course, you will need access to 2 horses or ponies and the following equipment:

Digital Thermometer

Lubricant

Disinfecting wipes