[header] How to take a horse's temperature [title] Assemble your equipment. [step] Make sure to gather your supplies beforehand, so that everything is ready when you need to take your horse's temperature. These supplies include : [substeps] Digital thermometer: a digital thermometer is best, as it will beep when the temperature becomes stable. 
It will also keep the temperature displayed in the display window for you to easily record the temperature if needed. Purchase a digital thermometer at your local drug store.