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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.
Track how your horseâs temperature reacts depending on time of day, weather, and other circumstances. For example, in the early morning, the temperature should be slightly lower, whereas at night or late afternoon, the temperature will likely read higher.1  If you take your horseâs temperature when he is not ill, then youâll have a baseline temperature with which to compare abnormal temperatures.he average body temperature of a horse is 99 to 101 degrees Fahrenheit (37.5 degrees to 38.5 degrees Celsius). 3. Consider your horseâs breed when interpreting the temperature. Your horseâs temperature may vary slightly depending on which breed of horse you own.