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Normal Vital Signs and Health Indicators – The Horse Use this interactive tool to learn about normal vital signs and other indications of good health in adult horses.

Equine Respiratory System: How Horses Breathe - AQHA Protecting a horse's respiratory system is vital: Learn the anatomy of how a horse breathes, equine respiratory disease causes and horse lung health exams.. noindex

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How to calculate HEAT INDEX and what it means for horses:

Heatstroke is a potentially deadly condition that can come on suddenly with little warning. Even gentle exercise can increase heat production by 10-20 times over resting values. Working your horse in steamy climates significantly increases your horse's susceptibility to heatstroke, as up to 2/3 of the heat-releasing sweat will roll off your horse's body before it can evaporate and cool the animal.

The following rule of thumb has been devised as a guide. If the sum of the temperature and humidity is:
· Less than 130 — no problem;
· Greater than 150 — use caution when working horses and keep an eye out for signs of heat stress, especially if the humidity is greater than half of the total;
· Greater than 180 — use extreme caution, since normal cooling is almost ineffectual and horses may resort to panting.

Source: https://www.uspolo.org/news-social/news/heat-index-warning-for-horses, courtesy of Dr. Joshua Hall

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Trailer Safety Checklist – The Horse Print out this handy trailer safety checklist and keep it in your trailer, tack box, or towing vehicle as a reference for safe horse hauling.

Shipping Horses Long Distances – The Horse Consider these factors when transporting horses afar, be it to a show or a new home.

Precious Cargo: Steps for a Safer Horse-Hauling Experience – The Horse From annual safety inspections to cautious driving, you can help make your horses' journey safer. Download this free report for trailer tips that should always be on your must-do list.

The Long Haul: Traveling Long-Distances With Horses – The Horse A U.S. Equestrian Team veterinarian who has overseen the shipping of horses to six Olympic Games shares what steps to take before, during, and after a long-distance trailer ride.