Understanding Horse Health Basics

What is a sign that a horse is healthy?

• Dull coat

• Shiny coat

• Limping

• Droopy ears

Which of the following is a common horse disease?

• Equine Influenza

• Chickenpox

• Measles

• Mumps

What does TPR stand for in horse health?

• Temperature, Pulse, Respiration

• Time, Pace, Rest

• Trot, Pace, Run

• Tail, Posture, Reaction

What is a normal temperature range for a healthy horse?

• 30-32°C

• 37-38°C

• 40-42°C

• 45-47°C

What is a common symptom of colic in horses?

• Lying down quietly

• Rolling and kicking at the belly

• Eating normally

• Drinking lots of water

What is the normal pulse rate for a horse in beats per minute?

• 10-20 bpm

• 32-44 bpm

• 60-80 bpm

• 100-120 bpm

Which behaviour indicates a horse is relaxed?

• Stomping feet

• Swishing tail rapidly

• Lowered head

• Snorting loudly

What is a sign of dehydration in horses?

• Shiny coat

• Skin stay out

• Bright eyes

• Normal appetite

Which disease is caused by a virus in horses?

• Tetanus

• Equine Herpesvirus

• Laminitis

• Colic

What is the normal respiration rate for a horse in breaths per minute?

• 4-8 breaths

• 8-16 breaths

• 20-30 breaths

• 40-50 breaths