Colic affects horses of every breed, age, and discipline. At SmartPak, we’re on a mission to support healthy horses and happy riders, and that’s why we created ColiCare™, a free, veterinarian-directed wellness program that provides up to $15,000 of colic…
Knowing the common signs that a horse is colicking, calling the vet, and getting through even a minor colic is a temporary band-aid, not a permanent fix. Throughout the month of June, which is Equine Colic Awareness Month, we will…
Many horse people operate under the assumption that there are really only two conditions that affect the health of the equine gut: gastric ulcers in the stomach and colic in the hindgut. The truth is that colic is just one…
While colic in horses is often unavoidable, many colics with unknown causes may be related to poor digestive health, and thus could have been prevented. Scientific research and experience both correlate several common management practices to poor gut health as…
Colic is the leading medical cause of death in horses. Technically, colic refers to pain in a horse’s abdomen, although colic episodes typically reflect conditions of the colon. While colic can include a simple blockage, a spasm in the colon/gas…
Colic is the digestive ailment probably most universally recognized by horse people, young and old. Simply defined as “abdominal pain,” colic is a general term for a host of GI conditions, some of which can be life threatening. Because colic…
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $15,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Thousands of horse owners have chosen to protect themselves and their horses with…
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $15,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. When we say that the ColiCare™ program will give you peace of mind,…
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $15,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Colic is a potentially deadly and unfortunately common condition that a ffects horses of…
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $15,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Have you started preparing for winter yet? Cold weather is on its way,…
I understand walking a colicking horse into exhaustion until the vet gets there is not beneficial at all, but what if a horse desperately wants to roll? – via HorseChannel.com I’m glad that you recognize “walking a horse to death”…
I recently bought a Thoroughbred mare that is seriously underweight. I’m worried that she might have ulcers. I’ve had her for a few weeks on grain and 24/7 hay and she doesn’t seem to be gaining any weight. How can…
The decision whether or not to send your horse to colic surgery can be an extremely confusing and stressful one. Wondering about the outcome can leave you feeling anxious and uncertain about your horse’s future. But don’t worry- we’ve separated…
Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the ColiCare program has been upgraded to provide up to $10,000 in colic surgery reimbursement. Click here to learn more. Check this out! With SmartGI Ultra you get: Total GI support Smart riders…
These three horses live in the same environment, but they each have a different level of colic risk. Keep reading to find out why! *Editor’s Note: Since this article was published, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) estimates that…
