Usually a colicky horse will paw, lie down and get up again rather quickly. Sometimes he will look at his belly or kick at it. A horse who is in the throes of colic is plainly in discomfort. Sometimes their skin is clammy to the touch. If your animal displays any of these or similar signs, call your veterinarian because colic does not disappear on its own, and no horse however young or old is immune.
Horses are a time consuming hobby.
The average handler will spend at least 1 - 2 hours a day caring for her companion. Add to this another day a week for barn chores. The daily routine ought to include grooming, since this is a great time to check for cuts, abrasions, heat in the legs or feet, swellings, bumps, lumps, or anything out of the ordinary. Run your hands down every smooth inch of your horse, and if you do detect something odd, watch it carefully for a day or so. If it is still present or changing in any way, call your vet and report.