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Member:
Dommay

Posted on Monday, Sep 15, 2003 - 4:52 pm:

Hi all,
This post does have to do with colic too!!;o)

Been searching for a wonderful horse for man in my life. Need a large gelding to hold his butt and very low key. And get this, he prefers blondes..so palomino or buckskin.

Found 2...
1 16.1 buckskin that will need some retraining- about 60 days and has some minor issues in the past. had a molar pulled and needs floating or to be checked every 6 months; she currently checks him every year. this does not bother him. He seems to have a dead side to spurs..may be due to the prev owner "novice" and how trained. So I have costs assoc. with re training him.

2nd 16.3 gorgeous animal, won in show ring, and a great pleasure mount...
Issue:
recently off market due to the very first bout of colic while at a trainer. trainer called her and said pick him up, he is colicing. Owner said he is fine now but off the market until they feel he is good to go--maybe October...she wants him 100% and just wants him on pasture now and no hard work. seemed odd to me since if he is okay why October?? She is sending a video to view and says he is a wonderful low key animal to be around.

My main question/concern...is this something I should be getting into w/the 16.3 horse? Since it is his first bout of colic, what should I be asking of this woman. I never experienced a bout of colic with my horses; however, I have seen some just being treated with banamine. But nothing really happened after that.

What do I ask of the current owner or do I stay away from this horse?

Any advise/help would be great appreciated. he is an absolutely gorgeous animal, but I will not let his looks sell me. I need some reassurance on him. They stated he has never been ill or had colic before.

Thanks so much!
Member:
Canyon28

Posted on Monday, Sep 15, 2003 - 7:38 pm:

Some horses do not do well in stalls and will develop bad habits like cribbing, weaving, or they may stress colic or get ulcers or both. I have had horses that would stress colic, though the case I had was not severe and no vet was needed. I was able to get her up and just talk to her and walk her around until she calmed down.
Banamine is not a cure all for colic, all it may do is cover up the symptoms of a severe life threatening colic that needs surgery or immediate treatment with mineral oil. I would call the vet out, then let them treat with banamine if they need to while treating the horse.
I would talk to the vet who treated the horse before proceding further. But if he has never had colic surgery, I would think he would be fine in a more relaxed environment. If the horse had surgery for the colic, I would probably avoid him.
Moderator:
DrO

Posted on Tuesday, Sep 16, 2003 - 6:03 am:

Hello Dominique,
I think Christine has the key: talk with the vet who saw the horse while he was colicing. I would also suggest a good exam by your own vet. It is not the fact he colicked, it is the why he colicked that will predict future problems. Some causes are recurrent some are not. For more background so you know what to ask the vet see, » Equine Diseases » Colic and GI Diseases » Colic in Horses » An Overview of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Colic.
DrO
Member:
Dommay

Posted on Tuesday, Sep 16, 2003 - 8:48 am:

Hi there Christine and Doc.
I also spoke with my personal vet."God I love him and wish he could just camp out at my barn!" He too also said a mild belly ache is one thing and not to worry as many horses can go through this, but if the horse has been cut for any reason of colic, stay away. Thanks so much and once I get this video in, I am going to discuss in dept with the owner and the vet of what is going on.

Thank you all again very much!
Doc
I did read the articles, but still always concerned as to if I am getting all the answers I need. I guess the immediate response from others makes us all feel better that we are not alone.

Thank you
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