10/05/2026
⚠️ Colic Awareness ⚠️
After recently losing my beautiful brumby stallion Anzac to severe colic, I wanted to make a post to help spread awareness. Colic can happen suddenly and can turn critical very quickly. Even experienced horse owners can miss the early signs because every horse shows pain differently.
Please trust your gut if your horse seems “off.”
🚨 Signs of colic can include:
• Pawing the ground
• Rolling or trying to roll
• Looking at their belly/flanks
• Not eating or drinking
• Sweating
• Restlessness
• Laying down more than usual
• Reduced or no manure output
• Elevated heart rate
• Depression or unusual behaviour
🩺 Steps to help reduce the risk of colic:
• Ensure constant access to clean fresh water
• Feed consistent diets and avoid sudden feed changes
• Introduce new feeds slowly
• Maintain regular worming and dental care
• Provide daily movement/exercise
• Avoid overfeeding grain
• Feed plenty of roughage/fibre
• Monitor horses closely during weather changes
• Reduce stress where possible
• Know your horse’s normal behaviour and routine
📞 If you suspect colic:
• Call your vet immediately
• Remove feed unless advised otherwise
• Walk your horse calmly if safe to do so
• Monitor manure, water intake, and behaviour
• Do not delay getting professional advice
Colic is something no horse owner ever wants to face. Hug your horses a little tighter tonight.
Run free, Anzac 🤍🐴
