Owners should always call the veterinarian for colic. If it is a serious obstruction or a possible hernia, surgery is required. Until the veterinarian arrives, all food should be removed. Owners can walk the horse to prevent him from hurting himself. Colic is rather common in horses but can be prevented by adhering to a regular food schedule.
Horses are grazers and prefer small quantities of food over a constant period of time.
The more the feedings mimic a horse's natural grazing pattern, the less chance for serious colic problems. Lameness is usually caused by a trauma to the outer hoof area. If not treated, the bruise can lead to infection. Working horses also have problems with hoof cracks. Many cracks are successfully treated by a farrier, however inexperienced farriers can exacerbate the problem by trimming a horse's feet incorrectly.