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| Test Your Horse For Sand Colic |
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Horses that are free to graze or are fed their hay on the ground may consume sand that
can cause life-threatening colic. Here is an easy way to evaluate intestinal sand in horses.
1. Take 5 or 6 fecal balls and mix them in a small clean bucket half-filled with water.
2. Let stand for approximately one hour. If sand is present, it will settle to the
bottom.
3. Pour off the liquid. More than a teaspoon of sand left in the bottom of the bucket
indicates a strong possibility too much sand in your horse's intestines that could
potentially cause colic.
4. Feeding plenty of hay will help your horse to pass the sand. If a horse's intake
of water and roughage is adequate, the sand may not cause problems. Be alert
to your horse's needs and get a veterinarian's evaluation if your horse fails this
simple test!
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