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COLIC 101 FOR COWBOYS HAULING HORSES CROSS COUNTRY

Colic is fairly common in horses, especially when they’re being hauled. Some horses never colic, but others are prone to it. So it’s something you need to be aware of and be able to treat. If you’re a horse person and you travel, it’s handy to be able to recognize and treat mild colic cases yourself.

There are several signs and symptoms of colic. It could be as simple and subtle as a horse not wanting to eat or drink, stretching

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