Here is a great summary of the TPR written by Young Member President Dr Jordie Flood

Do you know how to perform a TPR on your horse?

(that’s Temperature, Pulse and Respiration!)

Being familiar with your horse’s normal vitals is one of the best ways to recognise early signs of illness. Subtle changes can tell you when something isn’t quite right — and providing this information to your vet can make a difference in diagnosis and treatment.

What you’ll need:

A thermometer

A stethoscope

A watch or timer

Ideally, gloves

How to perform a TPR:

Heart rate – Listen with a stethoscope just behind the elbow, or feel the pulse under the jaw.

Respiratory rate – Watch the chest or nostrils and count breaths per minute.

Temperature – Take a rectal temperature using a digital thermometer.

Mucous membranes – Check gum colour and moisture (they should be pink and moist).

Gut sounds – Listen to both sides of the abdomen for healthy gurgling sounds.

Tip: Record your horse’s “normal” readings when they’re healthy -that way, you’ll have a baseline if they’re ever unwell!

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