The horse's legs tremble

Initiate research into the causes of the horse

If you find that your horse is shaking all or part of its body, you should take the following steps to limit any illness that may be present:

• Remember that a horse can be cold in cold weather. In this case, a horse can tremble as much as a human can. So if the weather is bad at the moment, you could put a blanket on your horse and watch to see if it stops shaking.
• You should also always measure the horse's body temperature. Because with a correspondingly high fever, the four-legged friend can also tremble.
• It is less likely that the horse has overexerted itself.
• Remember, however, that there are equidae who can tremble with fear. However, as long as there are no fear-inducing situations, you should take the above measures.


Fever in horses - this is what you should be aware of

Horses can also develop a fever - and just like humans, this can be great ...

If only the legs tremble

If your horse does not have a fever and the shaking does not stop despite the blanket, you should definitely call the vet. Because it could also be the disease Shivering:

• Note that while shivering is fairly common, its symptoms are different Diseases is to be confused.
• For this reason, you should be able to give the vet as much information as possible: How long has the tremor been there, when did it occur, how strong is it, etc.?
• Also, be sure to ask the vet on the phone whether it would be better to rest the horse or whether it needs exercise.
• It would also be important to know whether only the front and / or rear legs are affected. Also feel the legs to see if you can see any swelling or hot spots.
• The vet will also ask you if the horse is lame.