Steps to reduce the risk of colic through feeding from nutritionist Lisa Elliot, MSc Did you know you can reduce the risk of colic by feeding your horse correctly? Horses have a unique digestive system, finely tuned to efficiently digest a constant supply of low starch, fibrous feed. Domestication and modern horse management have meant that horses are sometimes fed very nutrient-dense diets that the digestive system is not well adapted for. Unfortunately, a less-than-natural feeding regime can result in potential digestive health problems, one of which is colic. Colic is…

Suzanne Ashton: BA (Hons) in Marketing Management, Diploma in Equine Studies, B.E.M.A Member. An entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in marketing, publishing, content curation, editing, and media writing. Avid equestrian, riding since the age of 5 and owning horses for over 35 years. Proud mum to humans, dogs, and a horse.