I thought I would share what happen with me the other day. I normally get my hay from a in town supplier. In Texas we have " Coastal " hay. Normally I feed my boys Timothy Pellet and Beet Pulp soaked and they get a bale or two of Coastal hay for the week to keep them busy. However, the other day I wasn't close to my normal supplier , but went to a different tack store an just purchased 1 bale until I could get to my regular guy. In theory this tack store is part of a chain, and isn't too far from another store I occasionally purchase hay from in a pinch . so the hay should be from the same places They hay looked okay, Next thing I know suddenly after a few hours , I had 5 horses Colicing all at the same time. OH MY GOSH!!!. The hay had something wrong with it. Lucky for me I had bannamine on hand. The point of the post is to remember to keep supplies on hand such as banamine and Bute , syringes . and all medical first aid items, these things can be a life saver to your horse . also update your emergency vets number and post it to where it can be found easy. Moreover, make sure you have at least 2 if not 3 emergency vets you can contact Love to hear in the comments what you keep in your first aid at your barn .

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TinaM

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@Insta_Santa_Monica✨ Yeah it was a bit crazy, All are fine but i think being able to recognize colic episodes and to be able to have preventative treatments on hand help saved the day. I currently still and FOREVER moving into my barn yet so thankfully the animal kitchen is put together enough where I am able to access stuff.

06/26/24-13:23

Insta_Santa_Monica✨

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Oh my God , I just read this message😱 I can’t even imagine how terrifying it was . I’m not sure if I could handle it like you . Good that you had everything needed to first help and you noticed this big problem on time ! Wow ! I hope that they are fine ???

06/26/24-06:32

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