How to recognize the symptoms and what to do about them. Colic remains a major cause of sickness and death in horses. Approximately 10 percent of all horses suffer at least one bout of colic during their lifetimes. And a little more than 6 percent of those die, nearly twice as many horses as are affected by other diseases or injuries. Here, we’ll focus on what to do while you’re waiting for the veterinarian to arrive. Read the rest of this entry »