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Normal rectal temperature for the horse ranges between 99.5Â° and 101.5Â°F, with 100Â°F the average. Environmental temperature extremes, exercise, and excitement may change an individual horseâs body temperature slightly, but body temperature usually remains within the normal range during these conditions.bove-normal rectal temperatures in horses may Large animal veterinary thermometer with string and hair clip attached indicate disease, overheating, or colic. Extremely high temperatures can lead to convulsions or death. A below-normal rectal temperature may indicate shock, chilling, or a critically ill animal.
An 1100 lb horse on a dry forage diet at an average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit will need a minimum of 6-7 gallons of water per day or 48-56 lbs of water, and many horses will drink more water than the minimum.