03/06/2026
Regularly checking your horse's TPR is an easy way to monitor their health – abnormal readings can be a sign of pain or illness, such as equine influenza.
TPR stands for...
🌡️ Temperature
❤️ Pulse (or heart) rate
🫁 Respiration rate
📋 Take the readings when your horse is at rest and log them in a diary or in the notes app on your phone, so you can get an idea for what's normal over time – horses are individuals, so what's usual for one might not be for another.
👀 It's good practice to check TPR in the days after meeting equines from outside of your horse's usual herd, such as a show or clinic. During this period of increased risk for equine influenza, we also recommend taking temperature checks twice a day in the 72 hours prior to travelling.
