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All measurements below are for an adult horse or pony at rest
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| Heart Rate: | 36 - 42 beats/minute | |
| Respiratory Rate: | 8 - 12 breaths/minute | |
| Temperature: | 99 - 101 degrees | |
| Mucous Membrane Colour: (See Note 1) | Pink | |
| CRT: (See Note 2) | Less than 2 seconds | |
| Skin Elasticity: (See Note 3): | Less than 1 second | |
| Note 1: The mucous membranes are the lining of a horse's eyelids, his gums and the inside of his nostrils and their colour indicate blood flow. | ||
| Note 2: Capillary Refill Time - Measured by pressing finger on gum above the front teeth and seeing how long it takes for the colour to return. The time indicates blood flow | ||
| Note 3: Skin elasticity - Measured by pinching skin and seeing how long it takes to return to normal. This indicates if the horse or pony is dehydrated. | ||
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