Dealing With Our Horse That Got Colic
Dry Creek Wrangler School
19 min, 1 sec
The video features Dwayne discussing a recent encounter with equine colic involving a horse named Biscuit and providing detailed advice on how to handle such situations.
Summary
- Dwayne shares an incident of equine colic with his horse Biscuit and how it was managed.
- He emphasizes the importance of recognizing unusual behavior in horses to identify health issues.
- Details are provided on the steps to take when a horse exhibits signs of colic, including contacting a vet and keeping the horse walking.
- Dwayne offers general advice to horse owners on how to prevent and handle colic, stressing the need for vigilance and knowledge of one's horses.
- He briefly mentions Dry Creek Wrangler's merchandise available on Shopify.
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Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Dwayne details the signs of colic observed in Biscuit and how his employee Noah helped.
- Noah, Dwayne's employee, noticed Biscuit laying down multiple times and showing signs of discomfort, indicative of colic.
- Dwayne instructed Noah to catch Biscuit and bring him down from the mountain to the ranch.
- Once at the ranch, Biscuit's distress seemed to disappear after being placed in a pen.
Chapter 6
Dwayne provides an in-depth explanation of colic in horses and how their digestive system works.
- He explains that colic is a broad term for abdominal pain in horses, which can be caused by various issues.
- Horse digestive systems are fragile, requiring clean hay, and the small intestines are prone to twists and blockages.
Chapter 7
Dwayne shares practical tips and personal experiences on how to manage colic in horses.
- He advises knowing your horses well to catch any unusual behavior that may indicate colic.
- Dwayne suggests verifying signs of distress and contacting a vet immediately.
- Walking the horse continuously until they pass stool or gas is crucial.
- He warns against trying to administer treatments like inserting a tube for mineral oil without proper experience.
Chapter 8
Dwayne concludes with advice on post-colic vigilance and a mention of Dry Creek Wrangler merchandise.
- After discussing colic treatments, Dwayne mentions that horses who've had colic are more susceptible, and owners should be vigilant.
- He promotes Dry Creek Wrangler merchandise, including vests, shirts, and other items available on Shopify.
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