Ever feel like your horse is not quite himself? You can’t put your finger on it, but your gut’s telling you something’s up. What do you do next?
- Call your vet and tell her your horse looks off but you don’t know why.
- Decide to wait and see how he feels later
- Call a friend and ask what they think
Regardless of what you decide to do, the best starting place is to check your horse’s TPR (Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration). Knowing if his numbers are normal or out of whack can inform your next action, but first - you have to know what numbers are normal for him.
This record keeps track of his vitals over time so you can make better decisions about what to do next.