Healthy Horse Vital Signs

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This infographic shows normal horse vital signs that can be compared to your horse’s vital signs during times of illness or injury.

Information includes temperature, pulse (heart rate), respiration, mucous membranes, capillary refill time, and gut sounds for adult and newborn horses.

References

Darby, S. 2025. “First Aid for Horse Owners: VM275, 7/2025.” EDIS 2025(5). https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-VM275-2025

Equine Network, LLC. 2026. “Normal Vital Signs.” The Horse. http://www.thehorse.com/articles/31854/normal-horse-vitals-signs-and-health-indicators