Look Who it Was Random video

My Horse Could Have Died

2,406 views · Published 20 October 2017 · 12:52 · Indexed 29 October 2026

Channel: The Budget Equestrian · 2017 · Pets & Animals

Watch on YouTube

This video is a little more serious than any I have done before. And I am not being dramatic when I say my horse could have died. I wanted to share this with you because knowing even the subtle signs of colic is so important because getting emergency care when a horse is colicing can mean the difference between life and death.
Colic is a serious GI condition that effects horses. And the most important thing I can share with you is if you think your horse is colicing, be ready to call your vet. The sooner your horse receives treatment, the better.
If you are a horse owner you really need to know the signs of colic. I am not a vet, but I have medical training. And on Tuesday night, I put that training to use for my horse Frisby. I gathered as much information as I could for my vet before I called. I checked his temperature, heart rate and listened for gut sounds. I paid attention to if he was pooping and urinating. And even though his symptoms were mild, if I had waited to call the vet, Frisby could have died. 
I am so glad that I called the vet and got her out to our house when I did. I don't know what I would have done if I lost Frisby. Especially if I had waited, thinking this will pass. The vet told me it could have been a lot more serious, even life threatening if I had waited to call.
The symptoms that Frisby had were pretty classic with colic, he wasn't himself, he seemed lethargic and mopey. He kept looking at his flanks, and he was sweating even though it was only about 40 degrees outside. He looked uncomfortable.
But when I checked his vital signs, they were all normal. I wasn't comfortable with this though so I called my vet out. She did her exam and found a small impaction along with some trapped gas. Frisby got some medicine and a nasogastric tube treatment with fluids, electrolytes and mineral oil. And thankfully, he is going to be ok.
But this experience was the scariest thing I have had to go through with him. I hope you never have to go through this with your horse. But if it happens to you, be prepared and know what to do. 
In my opinion, if you aren't a vet you should not do your own colic treatment unless you know what you are doing. Just giving your horse banamine won't fix the colic. It may mask the symptoms, but it won't solve the problem. So if you have any doubts, just call your vet!!!!

Are you new here? 

I have a lot of videos for you to watch on my channel, and at least 3 new videos every week, so be sure to subscribe to my channel so you can know as soon as I have a new video to watch!

I will show you how you can make your own horse jumps, tack room furniture, and lots of reviews and other horse related diy ideas and just having fun with your horse.

Business inquiries: [email protected]

Lisa Goodwin
PO BOX 1047
Elizabeth, Colorado 80107

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL VIA AMAZON
https://www.amazon.com/?tag=budgeteq-20

SUPPORT THE CHANNEL VIA RIDING WAREHOUSE
http://www.ridingwarehouse.com/?from=budget

FREE EQUINE HEALTH RECORD
 http://www.budgetequestrian.com/equine-first-aid-kit/

BUDGET EQUESTRIAN FAN CLUB
 https://www.facebook.com/groups/1390713897653231/

CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE
http://www.budgetequestrian.com/
https://www.instagram.com/budgetequestrian
https://www.facebook.com/budgetequestian
https://www.pinterest.com/lgoodwin80107

MY YOUTUBE FILM GEAR
Canon EOS 70D digital SLR http://amzn.to/2oWmEx0
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM lens http://amzn.to/2pTNlRo
LimoStudio 700w photography softbox lighting kit http://amzn.to/2oA7Nph
Rode VideoMicro compact on camera microphone http://amzn.to/2p70uXe 
Tripod http://amzn.to/2p78yHo
Adobe Premier Photoshop and Lightroom http://amzn.to/2oj58UP

DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps to support the channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!


Thank you so much for watching my video 😊😊😊

More from this channel