Pony health check #12: Hooves
Hooves can be great indicators of your pony’s overall health. Poor quality horn (outer wall) in the feet of your […]
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Pony health check #11: Legs
Every owner should know their pony’s legs. Every day before and after you ride you should feel the legs from
Pony health check #10: Manure
Your pony’s manure can give you clues as to his overall condition. Droppings should be in firm, well-formed balls. Very
Pony health check #9: Body condition score
Looking at your pony’s condition can tell you a lot about his health. Assessing body condition score may seem like
Pony health check #8: Gut sounds
You should be able to hear your pony’s gut sounds as he digests his food by putting your ear to
Pony health check #7: Respiratory rate
Your pony’s respiratory rate (number of breaths he takes per minute) should be between 10-24 breaths per minute. Just as
Pony health check #6: Heart rate
The normal heart rate AT REST for your pony is 28-44 beats per minute. Just as with the human heart,
Pony health check #5: Temperature
Your pony’s temperature should fall between 37.2 and 38.3 degrees Celsius. To check the temperature stand to the side of
Pony health check #4: Gums
Sticky gums are a sign that your pony is dehydrated, and that you need to call your vet. To avoid
Pony health check #3: Mucous membranes
Your pony’s mucous membranes include his gums, his nostrils and his eyelids. These areas (as discussed briefly in the previous