In Case of Colic: What is Colic in Horses and How Do You Treat and Prevent It?

is only a guess and it may be the wrong guess.
Its fine to take your horse for a short walk but many horses that are in pain just want to lie down. Its a myth that colicky horses must be kept walking or theyll twist a gut. This is simply not true. Lying down and gently rocking can actually help work trapped gas through a crampy intestine.
If the horse is rolling hes telling you that his pain is getting worse. Dont force him to his feet or force him to walk if hes repeatedly going down. Just wait for the vet.
Your vet may use a nasogastric tube to administer fluid or medication. Photo by Dusty Perin
Treatment
The vet will probably sedate your horse and do a rectal exam to try to feel what the problem is. She may do an ultrasound of the belly if she needs more information. The vet will pass a stomach tube and may give the horse medicine through the stomach tube.
She will probably give him some injectable medicine draw some blood and take a manure sample for testing. Some horses have to be transported to a hospital for further care and a low percentage may need surgery.
Prevention
An annual dental exam and float a good deworming and vaccination program and a diet appropriate for your horse may all help prevent colic. Regular turnout socialization and grazing or frequent feedings help keep the gut healthy and minimize stress. Horses are designed to move and graze constantly and the more their environment allows them to just be horses the healthier and happier they will be.