Temperature

99 - 101          Normal for an adult horse

101.5              Normal for a foal

101-102.5       Possible infection or hot weather

102.5-104.5    Serious infection possible

104.5+           Emergency! Call a veterinarian and take steps to cool horse's body

Respiratory

12-20             Breaths per minute for a normal horse

Heart Rate

26-50             Beats per minute for a normal horse