Normal Equine Vital Signs

Heart Rate:

32-44 beats/minute

Respiratory Rate:

12-20 breaths/minute

Temperature:

99.5ºF-101.5ºF (38ºC-39ºC)

Mucous Membrane Colour:

Pink

CRT (Capillary Refill Time - pressing finger on gum above the front teeth and seeing how long it takes for the colour to return):

Less than 2 seconds

Skin Turgor (Skin elasticity - pinching skin and seeing how long it takes to return to normal):

Less than 1 second

Hoof Temperature:

Luke warm