Colic -

This is a term used when a horse has abdominal pain - a very sore tummy. There can be many causes, but the most common are a change in diet, over-feeding, and worm infestation. The horse will appear restless and may sweat: he/she may look round at his belly and start to roll.

If symptons do not improve after 20 minutes, or if the horse becomes more uncomfortable or is in severe pain, Call the vet !!

Do not let the horse eat or drink, and try to determine whether he has passed any droppings recently. Discourage from rolling, and if in its stable, protect the horse from injury when rolling by banking up the walls on a deep bed.

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