Top Tips for the Problem of Spring Grass Colic
Why don’t wild horses get spring grass colic? Why does the problem of spring grass colic affect domesticated horses? The crux of every article on spring grass colic is controlled introduction to a fence-to-fence carbohydrate load. Quite rightly articles warn you about gorging, explain about grass composition, but few articles advise on digestive interventions to help domesticated horses cope with spring grass more like wild horses do. To read my full article, click here. Here are a few Top Tips for the Problem of Spring Grass Colic:
- Increase Spring turnout gradually
- Avoid afternoon grazing
- Possibly strip graze fields
- Migrate to another field when grass is grazed down to 4″
- Plentiful access to forage in stable is vital
- Feed Aloeride daily and some live probiotics during winter stabling
- Salt house in field with loose NaCl and sea salt rock near clean fresh water
- If colicing, walk/trot for about 10 minutes (longeline/round pen) and observe
- Collect vital signs, especially 4-quadrant intestinal sounds
- Offer very sloppy mash which may stimulate intestinal motility, avoid grain and fermentable feed
- Call vet if a colic doesn’t resolve completely within 30 mins
- During significant discomfort allow your horse to rest (standing on feet or lying down)
- Be sure to not put yourself in a position where you could be trapped or injured
- Obviously your horse should have access to clean, fresh water
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