Quitaque riding stables

02/17/2023

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01/12/2023

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SPOT COLIC IN HORSES?

Colic is not a disease; it is merely a symptom of disease. Specifically, colic indicates a painful problem in the horse's abdomen (belly), which can be caused by a number of different conditions. Less than 10% of all colic cases are severe enough to require surgery or cause the death of the horse; nevertheless, every case of colic should be taken seriously because it can be difficult to tell the mild ones from the potentially serious ones in the early stages.

Horses show signs of abdominal pain in a wide variety of ways, and usually a horse shows only a few of the signs during an episode of colic. The rule of thumb is—the more obvious the signs of pain, the more serious the problem.

If you suspect the horse is suffering from colic, we suggest that you:
• Alert your veterinarian immediately.
• Remove all hay and grain from the horse's surroundings.
• Don't medicate without your veterinarian's approval, as pain medications can mask clinical signs;
• Walk the horse around if it's continually rolling or in danger of hurting itself—but do not tire the horse with relentless walking and don't approach the animal if it's not safe.
• Keep the horse under close observation until the signs of colic resolve or the veterinarian arrives.

The key to increasing the chances of a good outcome is to identify the problem early and get your veterinarian involved from the start. Consult your horse doctor for more information and be sure to ask them how they can be reached if your horse colics after hours!

12/15/2022

11 days till Christmas! Adult and youth sized saddle pads. Make your little one feel special with their very own saddle pad ”like Daddy”!

01/06/2021

Beautiful scenery in pole canyon ranch

11/25/2020

Quitaque riding stables will not be offering trail rides on till January the second

08/26/2017

08/06/2017

2hr ride yesterday at pole canyon Ranch, a couple from Dallas had a great time

11/19/2016

David Gerrish's family came to ride at Pole Canyon in the Summer of 2016. Good people and good views!

06/08/2016

Quitaque riding stables

06/08/2016

Get out and enjoy the sunshine! It's prefect riding weather.

06/08/2016

Quitaque riding stables's cover photo