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In horse terms, the phrase hot means that the particular horse is excitable and hyper. Some horses who get like this can become hard to control. Horses who generally get hot are mostly hunter/jumper breeds like warmbloods and thoroughbreds. There are a couple different ways it is used.
Normal body temperature is 99 - 101 F. A temperature higher than that, may indicate an infection. A healthy horse's temperature can vary by 3 degrees depending on environmental factors. Horses tend to have higher temperatures in warm weather and during/after exercise, stress or excitement. A high fever doesn't always indicate a severe condition, but it is a good idea to take your horse's temperature often and if you his temperature is over 102 F, you should call your veterinarian.