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How To Check Your Horse's Pulse

2,684 views · Published 25 January 2017 · 4:33 · Indexed 6 November 2026

Channel: The Budget Equestrian · 2017 · Pets & Animals

Hi everyone! Knowing how to check your horse's vital signs is something every horse owner should know how to do. In this short video I will show you how to check your horse's pulse. Depending on your horse's age, and when you check his pulse, there is a variety of 'normal' ranges for a horse's heart beat. But for an average adult horse the average heart rate is anywhere from 28 to 42 beats per minute. And to keep it simple, let's say the average is 30 to 40 beats per minute, but if you have any question about what is considered normal, always consult your veterinarian.

The easiest way to check your horse's pulse is to listen with a stethoscope right behind his left foreleg. Listen for your horse's heartbeat, and using a watch count the 'lub-dub' sound for 15 seconds. Then multiply that number by 4 and that will give you how many beat per minute your horse's horses heart beats.

If you don't have a stethoscope, you can find your horse's pulse by compressing an artery. Under his jaw on his left side. And one more spot to check for your horse's pulse is near his left foreleg, where the leg meets the body. And you find the radial artery, compress it with your index finger to find the pulse.

This is the first video in a series I have made showing you how you can check your horse's vital signs.

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