Joe Mikrut, Manager ![[IMAGE]](email1ms.gif)
JMikrut@winterroseeq.com
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1-602-377-3752
Knowing your horse's vital statistics is important to be able to determine when something is wrong. The following information represents the "normal" statistics for a horse.
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Body temperature in adults |
99.50 F – 101.50 F. |
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Pulse rate |
33 – 41 / minimum. |
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Respiratory rate |
8 – 14 / minimum. |
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Heart rate |
32 – 44 / minimum. |
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Color of mucous membrane |
Pale roseate. |
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Age of puberty |
15 – 24 months. |
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Length of 0 estrus cycle |
21 days ± 5 days. |
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Length of 0 estrus |
6 days ± 4 days. |
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Gestation period |
336 days ± 5 days (average 340 days) |
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Breeding life |
18 years ± 2 years. |
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Best breeding season |
early spring. |