Pulse
When taking your horses pulse how should they be feeling?
relaxed
what do you need to take your horses temperature?
Thermometer
how offend should you take your horse's respiratory rate?
best to do everyday but at least once a week
how many types of body scores are there?
nine
What is the most accurate way to way a horse?
scale
what do you need to take your horse's pulse?
a timer
How may ways can you tell if a horse is dehydrated?
two, by pressing on their gums and by pinching their skin.
what do you need to take a respiratory rate?
a timer
what is the best body score for your horse?
5
why is it important for a you to know your horses weight?
for feed, medication, and deworm
what is the average pulse of a horse?
28-44
what's the definition of dehydration?
a harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body.
what type of environment should your horse be in when taking the respiratory rate and why.
safe, clean, and quiet to keep your horse calm so it does not affect their rate.
what what body score should broodmare be?
5-7
scale and tape measure
Why is it important to take your horse's pulse daily?
Because it my be part of a bigger problem/your horse may be sick
what is the definition of temperature?
the degree of internal heat of a animal's body
what is the definition of respiratory rate?
is the number of breaths taken per minute
where and when was the body score system created?
texas A&M in 1980s
SURPRISE QUESTION
What is the most common horse breed
American Quarter Horse
What is the definition of pulse?
a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them, typically as felt in the wrists or neck
what is the average temperature of a horse?
99.5-101.3F
what is the average respiratory rate
8-14
what parts of the body do you judge off of?
neck, withers, crease down back, tailhead, ribs, & behind the shoulders
What is the tape measure formula?
(heartgirth2 X length)/330