Sunday, 21 April 2013

Rachael's Corner: Colic in Horses

Colic is, unfortunately, a relatively common issue with horses throughout the year but especially as the seasons change and our horse’s diet and routine change dramatically. It is very important to gradually introduce a new routine to your horse as a dramatic change in diet or exercise levels can bring on a bout of colic.
Our Tictac Equestrian boss Jenny owns a little two year old filly (named Filly) that seems to be very prone to colic due to a weakness in her gut. This means that Jenny has to be very careful with what she is fed to avoid the inevitable as it can be a life threatening issue depending on the severity of the colic.
We found a very helpful web page to help you understand a little more about colic and hope that it helps you to keep your horses safe and well as we come into the summer months. It is the University of Liverpool’s colic page, telling you all there is to know about causes, prevention and treatment - www.liv.ac.uk/equinecolic.
At Tictac Equestrian, our team hope that all of your horses stay safe and happy in the coming months with the changing weather. If you have any stories you would like to share with us and our customers, we would love to hear from you!

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