Ok, you’re not going to like this…but there is no other way. Seasoned horse people will chuckle over the reactions of novices until the end of time. Remember, there is a first time for everything and it’s pretty amazing what horse ownership can get you used to.
Never Loose One
Perhaps the best things my trainer ever gave me was a piece of colorful string and a clothespin. It’s a handy trick every horse owner should know. Tie one end of the string to the thermometer and the other end to the clothespin. When taking temperatures simply clip the clothespin onto the top of the tail to ensure your thermometer never goes missing.
She Doesn’t Know
This video doesn’t use my handy trick, but I highly recommend it. And while it’s an unpleasant task, it’s important to know your horses general base temperature (both standing and after a workout). Knowing this allows you to be instantly alerted when things are off and it’s time to call your vet.