As Equine Guelph points out: Colic is the #1 killer of horses other than old age!
Knowledge = Prevention
Horse owners can sign up for the Equine Guelph Colic Workshop to learn how to assess colic risk and learn management strategies to prevent colic.
© 2013 by Equine Guelph
August Colic Prevention Tip - Reduce Stall Time
Horses in the wild travel up to 8km/day and this assists in intestinal motility.
New research is showing stabled horses have decreased intestinal motility in the large intestine.
YOU can prevent Colic by:
- Calculating Your Risk
- Assessing Your Management Plan
- Developing Preventative Strategies
Reduce your Risk with Equine Guelph’s Colic Prevention Program:
- Calculate your Risk with the Colic Risk Rater
- Sign-up for Colic Prevention eWorkshop September 23 - October 6
Cost: $75 + HST
Description:
Designed for individuals that want to reduce the risk of colic in their own horse or horses they care for by increasing their knowledge of risk factors and preventative management strategies.
Objectives:
You will learn to:
- Identify risks factors associated with colic
- Understand different types of colic
- Detect early signs and symptoms of colic
- Assess your management plan
- Develop preventative strategies
- Implement practical ways to reduce your colic risk
Time Requirements:
Occurs over a 2-week period
15 – 20 hour time commitment is required during this period
No set times to be online each week
Recommended you visit the course site at least 5 times a week, preferably once or more each day
Course is entirely online, so travel to the University of Guelph is NOT required
Assessment Methods: Assignment (not graded, but recommended for personal achievement and required for certificate of completion)
Materials: All materials are provided online within course site
Prerequisites: At least 18 years of age
More Info:
For more information, please contact Diane Gibbard
Phone: 519 824-4120, ext. 53457
Email: horses@uoguelph.ca
What our students are saying:
"This colic prevention eWorkshop was jam-packed with useful information! It gave me an excellent opportunity to assess my horse's colic risk, look carefully at my management practices and make decisions about what I can realistically change in my specific situation. The guest experts were a great resource during week two.”
- Kristeen Ungar, Ontario, Canada, Student