Being able to assess a horse’s state of health is important to everyone involved with a horse. In this course you will learn about making a basic health assessment:

• How to interpret changes in a horse’s attitude and demeanour
• How to take a horse’s vital signs and interpret your findings
• How to assess typical signs of health and signs of ill-health of various body systems
• How to assess the severity of an injury
• When it may be necessary to call a vet