Freedom Training and Reproduction Center

🌡️As the extreme heat is coming our way, here are some helpful reminders about a few Do’s and Don’ts of equine heat stress and stroke.

💧Providing additional al salt and electrolytes in feed is beneficial to replace what may be lost with sweating

🥵Heat stress can quickly turn to heat stroke, which can be deadly if action is not taken quickly. If you suspect your equine companion is under heat stress during this extreme weather, it’s important that you act quickly to check their vitals, cool down their body temperature, and alert your veterinarian so that they can provide further guidance or physically intervene if needed.

Here is a quick refresher of the normal ranges for TPR (temperature, pulse, and respiration rate). The typical ranges for adult horses are as follows:

🌡️ Temperature: 99.0-101.5°F
❤️ Heart rate: 28-40 beats/minute
🫁 Respiration rate: 12-16 breaths/minute

As always, your equine veterinarian remains your best resource. If you are concerned your horse is under heat stress, contact the clinic at 248-627-2815.