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[RC] Feed changes/colic - Julie Fuller
I had nearly this exact same thing happen.... but with an older pony. Nothing at all had changed in her life, but here she was, colicking. When I called the vet and asked him that very question, he said "Do YOU always know why your stomach is upset?" I told him her vitals and status, and then asked him "When would be a good time to panic?" He said "About now" *smile* I love my vet! He had me come to his house, gave me the shots to give her, and sent me on my way. She was fine after the shots, and four hours of walking.... most of which she did on her own, on a lounge line, while I sat on the tailgate of the pickup. She'd walk and walk and walk, then she'd stop, and I'd say "Jynxie" and she'd let out a big sigh, and go back to walking. In your case, I'd consider it a fluke. But it wouldn't hurt to scan your pasture for some nasty weed they shouldn't be eating. Horses sure make life interesting, don't they!? Julie ============================================================ I don't think you have to join a gym or buy frilly outfits to get some fitness. A decent set of shoes and a 15 minute dismount here and there will help. ~ Jon K. Linderman, Ph.D., FACSM, Assistant Professor of Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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