If you spend an extended period of time around horses, you will likely encounter colic in one form or another in your horse or in a friend's horse. It's a scary condition, and there's things we can do for prevention and/or while we're waiting for the vet to arrive. This class does not teach how to treat colic, but how to calmly address the emergency while waiting for the veterinarian to address the horse. The class is informative at its core and what is discussed within it is standard protocol for the average horseman and horsewoman and does not count as medical training. 

We will cover the types of colics, how they form, how to avoid them, steps to take when a horse is colicking, and possible treatments a vet will administer. Horses cannot vomit or breathe through their mouth, so this makes digestive upset a higher risk. Colic can be life-threatening to a horse, so it's important to have a plan in place so you can act efficiently and give your horse the best chance of recovery.  

I take a relaxed approached to my classes, as I've noticed some people in the equine industry can put too much pressure on students and it makes learning a negative thing.

Class will be made of slides, discussion, and Q&A.

I am not a veterinarian, but I believe the everyday horse-owner or horse enthusiast should be equipped with the knowledge of colic prevention and treatment. This class does not qualify learners to provide any medical or diagnostic services to animals nor is it recommended by the teacher to attempt to treat.