Monitoring health

• Physical signs of health

  Skin and coat

  Eyes

  Ears

  Nose

  Standing on all feet

  Movement

  Hooves

  Teeth and gums

  Mane and tail

  Dock

  Droppings

  Urine
• Clinical signs of health

  Body temperature

  Pulse

  Heart rate

  Respiration

  Skin pinch test

  Capillary refill

  Weight
• Behavioural signs of health

  Attitude

  Willingness to work

  Interaction with others

  Normal behaviours

  Resting

  Eating food

  Drinking water
• Environmental signs

  Weather

  Day temperature

  Stable

  Rugs

  Surroundings

  Other horses
• Factors to concider

  Workload

  Vet care

  Medication

  Competitions