{"id":1796,"date":"2026-04-20T12:27:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/?p=1796"},"modified":"2026-04-20T12:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T10:51:36","slug":"colic-in-horses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/en\/colic-in-horses\/","title":{"rendered":"Colic in horses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1796\" class=\"elementor elementor-1796 elementor-1760\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe46e14 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fe46e14\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c0c727 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9c0c727\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6002408 elementor-drop-cap-yes elementor-drop-cap-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6002408\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;drop_cap&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When a horse paces restlessly in its stall, rolls around or refuses to eat, alarm bells immediately start ringing for many owners: colic! But what exactly happens inside the horse\u2019s body? Why is colic so dangerous for horses, and how can it be prevented? In this article, you\u2019ll learn all about the causes, <strong>signs of colic<\/strong> and natural ways to prevent it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e94c1c3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e94c1c3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-125340d elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"125340d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-chevron-right&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4aa71f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4aa71f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d04e95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8d04e95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/colic-in-horses-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-1794\" alt=\"Infographic \u2013 Colic in horses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/colic-in-horses-1.webp 1024w, https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/colic-in-horses-1-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/colic-in-horses-1-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/colic-in-horses-1-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9efad7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d9efad7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e7005d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e7005d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Definition \u2013 What is colic and what happens inside the horse?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f61512 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f61512\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Colic in horses<\/strong> is not a clearly defined clinical condition, but rather a collective term for <strong>abdominal pain with various causes<\/strong>. There<br \/>is therefore not just one type of colic, but many different types, each with different triggers, symptoms and risks.<\/p>\n<p>What they all have in common:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The horse\u2019s sensitive digestive tract becomes unbalanced.<\/li>\n<li>The natural movement of the intestines (peristalsis) is disrupted.<\/li>\n<li>The resulting pressure causes pain and puts strain on the circulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If colic is not recognised and treated in time, it can become a serious threat to the horse.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5668414 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5668414\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5140133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5140133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Not all colic is the same: here are the different types <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1881fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b1881fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Depending on what goes wrong in the digestive tract, vets refer to various forms of colic in horses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gas colic: Caused by excessive fermentation in the gut, usually due to feed that causes bloating or changes in diet.<\/li>\n<li>Constipation colic: Often caused by insufficient water intake or eating large amounts of feed too quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Spasmodic colic: Sudden abdominal cramps, often triggered by stress or feeding errors.<\/li>\n<li>Sand colic: Caused by ingesting sand whilst eating on bare ground.<br \/>\nIntestinal torsion \/ displacement \/ obstruction: Particularly dangerous \u2013 life-threatening without immediate surgery.<\/li>\n<li>Stomach overload: When the stomach is overfilled, e.g. due to fermenting or swelling feed.<\/li>\n<li>Parasite-related colic: Worm infestation can irritate or block the intestinal wall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> The symptoms may appear similar, but the risk and treatment differ significantly. Therefore, in<br \/>any suspected case: call the vet immediately.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e60044a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e60044a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0ceb92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0ceb92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is colic so dangerous in horses? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc7bf45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc7bf45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A horse\u2019s digestive system is not only particularly long and finely tuned, it is also <strong>highly<\/strong> <strong>sensitive to disturbances<\/strong>. Measuring around 30 metres in length, with many bends and no \u2018reverse gear\u2019 in the gastrointestinal tract, accumulated intestinal contents cannot simply be discharged.<\/p>\n<p>If the movement of contents through the intestine is disrupted \u2013 for example, by gas, a blockage of feed or a lack of exercise \u2013 this can quickly lead to <strong>displacement, impaction or even twisting of sections of the intestine<\/strong>. In such cases, the blood supply is cut off, tissue dies \u2013 a veterinary emergency that can often only be treated surgically.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, <strong>early detection and swift action<\/strong> are crucial for a good prognosis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d551127 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d551127\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-348a4d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"348a4d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes: What causes colic in horses? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d04aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8d04aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Colic is usually not caused by a single factor, but by an unfavourable combination of several factors that throw the horse\u2019s sensitive<br \/>digestive system out of balance.<\/p>\n<p>Typical triggers include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sudden change in diet without a transition period<\/li>\n<li>Too little roughage or an excess of concentrated feed<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration, e.g. due to frost, transport or poor water quality<\/li>\n<li>Lack of exercise, particularly in stabled horses<\/li>\n<li>Stressful situations such as a change of stables, a change in the herd or transport<\/li>\n<li>Dental problems that impair chewing and thus digestion<\/li>\n<li>Worm infestation, which can lead to inflammation or blockages<\/li>\n<li>Ingestion of sand, for example when grazing on bare ground or eating from rubber mats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The more consistent the management of feeding, exercise and housing, the lower the risk of colic.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e23d08d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e23d08d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d9698c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d9698c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Symptoms: How can you tell if a horse has colic?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2698dfe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2698dfe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Early detection is crucial, as the quicker the response, the better the chances of a complication-free treatment. The signs of colic in horses can vary in severity, but should always be taken seriously:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Restlessness, rolling, frequent lying down and standing up<\/li>\n<li>Scratching, kicking at the abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Refusal to eat or drink<\/li>\n<li>Bloated abdomen<\/li>\n<li>No faeces or unusual faeces<\/li>\n<li>Sweating, rapid breathing<\/li>\n<li>Defensive posture or constantly looking at the abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Apathy or unusually calm, listless behaviour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even a single one of these symptoms should be a warning sign. Do not hesitate, but seek veterinary advice immediately.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02632ed e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"02632ed\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68498a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"68498a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Possible consequences of colic in horses<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d0dda1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d0dda1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If colic is not detected and treated early, it can have serious consequences for the horse. Depending on the severity and type of colic,<br \/>the following complications are possible:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe strain on the circulatory system due to pain and fluid loss<\/li>\n<li>Displacement, obstruction or twisting of the intestine<\/li>\n<li>Interruption of blood flow; in extreme cases, intestinal tissue dies<\/li>\n<li>The need for surgical intervention<\/li>\n<li>Long-term digestive problems<\/li>\n<li>Recurrent colic in particularly sensitive horses<\/li>\n<li>Reduced performance \u2013 e.g. in sport or in older animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the worst case, untreated colic can be life-threatening. That is why prevention is the best protection.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41872a3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41872a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccd12df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ccd12df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First aid: What to do if you suspect colic?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fd6581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8fd6581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Contact a vet immediately<\/li>\n<li>Do not feed or water the horse<\/li>\n<li>Do not administer any painkillers<\/li>\n<li>Lead the horse gently only if it remains calm<\/li>\n<li>Allow the horse to roll if it is safe to do so and the horse gets back to its feet<\/li>\n<li>If the horse is sweating heavily, put a cooling blanket on it<\/li>\n<li>Document the symptoms and behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared to transport the horse to the clinic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f33b43a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f33b43a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d77cfd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d77cfd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prevention: How to protect your horse effectively<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00eb61b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"00eb61b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A healthy digestive system is the best way to prevent colic. These measures can help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sufficient roughage daily (1.5\u20132 kg of hay per 100 kg of body weight)<\/li>\n<li>No sudden changes in diet<\/li>\n<li>Fresh water \u2013 available at all times<\/li>\n<li>Daily and sufficient exercise<\/li>\n<li>Stress-free housing and clear routines in the stable<\/li>\n<li>Regular dental checks and worming<\/li>\n<li>Additionally: Use of <strong>EQUISOLVAN\u00aeDIGEST<\/strong> to support the digestive tract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e17d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"48e17d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb279d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cb279d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Aftercare: Support following colic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee25932 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ee25932\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Once the acute colic has passed, the horse is no longer in mortal danger \u2013 yet the body, particularly the digestive tract, is often still severely weakened. Careful aftercare helps to restore <strong>balance to the gastrointestinal system<\/strong> and prevent a relapse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important measures during the aftercare phase:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gradual return to a normal diet:<\/strong><br \/>\nStart with small, easily digestible portions. High-quality hay in small quantities, spread throughout the day, has proven effective.<br \/>\nConcentrated feed should initially be reduced or omitted entirely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stabilising the gut flora:<\/strong><br \/>\nFollowing medication (e.g. painkillers, antispasmodics, antibiotics if necessary), the balance of the gut flora may be disrupted.<br \/>\nTargeted support through feed management, probiotics or prebiotics can help to promote the microbial balance in the gut. Targeted support through feed management, probiotics or prebiotics can help to promote the microbial balance in the gut.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ensure adequate fluid intake:<\/strong><br \/>\nFresh, clean water should always be available. In addition, it may be helpful to feed mash or soaked<br \/>\nroughage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create a low-stress environment:<\/strong><br \/>\nColic is often stress-related. Calm, a clearly structured daily routine and familiar social contact promote recovery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporate gentle exercise:<\/strong><br \/>\nLight exercise stimulates bowel activity. Walks on the lead or grazing (depending on the horse\u2019s condition) support the<br \/>\ndigestive process without overtaxing the horse.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Attend follow-up appointments with the vet:<\/strong><br \/>\nFollow-up examinations can determine whether bowel function has been fully restored, which is particularly important in cases of severe colic<br \/>\nor surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00b8868 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00b8868\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a38628c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a38628c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f80ecf0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f80ecf0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a71449 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a71449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">EQUISOLVAN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>DIGEST: Natural support for the horse\u2019s digestive system<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd7acf1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cd7acf1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A healthy digestive system is the best defence against digestive disorders such as colic. <strong>EQUISOLVAN\u00ae DIGEST<\/strong> has been specially developed to<br \/>support the<strong> natural function of the gastrointestinal tract<\/strong> \u2013 gently, plant-based and suitable for daily use.<\/p>\n<p>The formula contains a balanced combination of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Oregano oil<\/li>\n<li>Peppermint oil<\/li>\n<li>Aniseed oil<\/li>\n<li>Blue chamomile oil<\/li>\n<li>Hemp seed and linseed oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These carefully selected <strong>essential oils and plant extract<\/strong>s promote a stable intestinal environment, support feed conversion and can help to stabilise digestion.<\/p>\n<p>When is it advisable to use this product?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For daily support<\/strong> in sensitive horses<\/li>\n<li><strong>During changes in diet<\/strong> or following colic, to stabilise digestion<\/li>\n<li><strong>During periods of stress<\/strong>, e.g. when changing stables, during transport or when the weather changes<\/li>\n<li><strong>For general promotion of gut health<\/strong> \u2013 as an integral part of feeding management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EQUISOLVAN\u00aeDIGEST is ideal for preventing problems and maintaining healthy gut function, particularly in horses with sensitive digestion.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b412e53 elementor-mobile-align-justify elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"b412e53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/equisolvan.de\/#digest\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">More about EQUISOLVAN<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> DIGEST<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a horse paces restlessly in its stall, rolls around or refuses to eat, alarm bells immediately start ringing for many owners: colic! 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