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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.
1 The normal temperature of a horse can range from 99.5 degrees to 101.5 degrees, with an average of 100 degrees. 2  A fever is classified as mild at 102 degrees and excessive at 106 degrees.3  Exercise, excitement and hot weather raise normal body temperature. The thermometer should be lubricated. 2  Digital or glass thermometers can be used. 3  If using a glass thermometer, make sure it is shaken to read below 95 degrees Fahrenheit before inserting it into the rectum. 4  The normal temperature of a horse can range from 99.5 degrees to 101.5 degrees, with an average of 100 degrees.