Knowing your horse’s respiratory rate is useful for monitoring his recovery when exercising in hot and humid conditions and picking up on signs of pain or discomfort. Sina Parsaye, DVM, of Parsaye Veterinary Services Inc., in Laporte, Colorado, demonstrates how to measure your horse’s respiratory rate with and without a stethoscope. For reference, a horse’s normal respiratory rate ranges from 10 to 20 breaths per minute.
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