Horse BP was Re: [RC] Silly Question - Linda S. Flemmer
Tom,
Blood pressure can be taken around their tail using
a pediatric blood pressure cuff. I'm uncertain what value it would provide
at a ride when looking at recovery since BP is volatile based on activity around
the animal, adrenaline, etc. I'm uncertain of any studies that link it
with recovery from physical exertion.
Taking BP on a horse is a more skilled task and
would likely have to be done by the vets rather than volunteers.
Knowing that horses have stress and can
develop ulcers, and stress in people can elevate blood pressure, my
question is: Is there a means to calculate blood pressure in horses? and
could that have some informative value that could be utilized along w/ pulse
readings? ts
