SpanishNeddy
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone
Hoping for some help/tips on how to manage a horse that gets colic when at grass.
I have a PRE stallion, who I imported March 13. I moved him to a new yard last December so he could have grass turnout. However, he gets spasmodic colic due to the grass. First time, about Jan 14 and we had to call the vet (who thankfully managed it with drugs). Then he has had it a further 3 times approx since. We have however managed it with bute on these occasions. Vet has said it's the grass and lots of cases at the moment. We limited his turnout, starting with one hour per day and have increased it to 4 hours daily, he moved paddocks and got it again.
His belly is all gassy and he isn't dealing with it. I have him on Dodson & Horrell Yea Sacc supplement which my vet recommended. Is there anything else anyone can think of or recommend that I use?
He is spanish and yes they do not get on with 'good' grass I am already aware. Just trying to find solution or something that will help him.
Thank you
Hoping for some help/tips on how to manage a horse that gets colic when at grass.
I have a PRE stallion, who I imported March 13. I moved him to a new yard last December so he could have grass turnout. However, he gets spasmodic colic due to the grass. First time, about Jan 14 and we had to call the vet (who thankfully managed it with drugs). Then he has had it a further 3 times approx since. We have however managed it with bute on these occasions. Vet has said it's the grass and lots of cases at the moment. We limited his turnout, starting with one hour per day and have increased it to 4 hours daily, he moved paddocks and got it again.
His belly is all gassy and he isn't dealing with it. I have him on Dodson & Horrell Yea Sacc supplement which my vet recommended. Is there anything else anyone can think of or recommend that I use?
He is spanish and yes they do not get on with 'good' grass I am already aware. Just trying to find solution or something that will help him.
Thank you