Ep. 094: Vital Signs in Horses - How to Know When Something’s Wrong

When something’s wrong with your horse, how quickly would you catch it?On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr break down the vital signs of a healthy horse and how understanding your horse’s “normal” can help you recognize subtle changes before they become serious (or expensive) problems.They cover:What’s considered normal for a horse’s temperature, pulse, and respirationHow travel, exercise, stress, and seasonal changes can affect vital signsWhat signs suggest your horse might be in distress, even if they “look fine”Why being proactive with horse care helps you avoid costly emergenciesDon’t wait for a health scare to start paying attention. Learn how to stay one step ahead and become your horse’s strongest advocate!🎧 Listen now on the Beyond the Barn podcast, to take a smarter, more proactive approach to horse care.Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected]_______________________________*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*_______________________________Nutritional Resources – ~7:32 – “Can You Identify Normal Horse Vital Signs?” blog post with helpful infographic~23:14 – “Ep. 065: What Can Happen If Horses Don’t Drink Enough Water” podcast episode_______________________________  Love the podcast? Leave a rating and review on Apple – https://podcasts.apple.com/.../beyond-the-barn/id1541221306Leave a rating on Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/3dmftQmwLKDQNueUcCJBZaHave a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email [email protected] our podcast and learn more about our hosts at our Beyond the Barn podcast pageSUBSCRIBE to the Beyond the Barn podcast email to be an exclusive insider!Find us on Apple, Spotify or Google Podcasts and SUBSCRIBE, so you never miss an episode._______________________________Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from our PhD equine nutritionists at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok