It is so encouraging to see ES members that are willing to consider an alternative method - and there are several - to dealing with colic. Even more encouraging is that some of them are willing to endorse an equine energy worker - cowgirlplus. Good for all of you and especially good for the horses that receive the care that truly helps them recover.

I came home from work at 5 p.m. to find my 18 month old yearling palomino in the corral area. A neighbor had found him loose and brought him home and put him in there thinking he would be safe. I had 6 bags of grain and he had gotten into them and i estimate that he ate minimally 60 lbs of grain before i got home.. the neighbor stopped by to update me as to what he had done. i informed him of the grain issue. A neighbor that works at the local vet clinic came by immediately to assess the situation and encourage me to get him to the clinic as the vet on call would not come out. She updated me on signs of colic and foundering and that i should get him to the clinic to tube him. I isolated him for observation. He has started to dump loose 'cowpies' which was a good sign. at 9 p.m. his head was hanging down and his rear legs were uneasy. not being able to stand relaxed. I was envisioning a night of walking him. I came inside and called Cindy and explained the situation.. Cindy asked me to e-mail a recent picture of Tee J to her. She immediately began to send energy to Tee J. By the time i reached the barn he was already more relaxed and his head was up. I watched him from the house and would go to the barn and listen for gut sounds which i was hearing. I then began a 2 hour visit back to the barn. each time he was up and looking comfortable. At 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. i found him laying down upright which caused me to panic somewhat. however, when i walked up to him he stood up and walked towards me and shortly there after dropped more 'cowpies'. i listened for the gut sounds which i heard. I was pleased with my findings. At 7 a.m. i went out to observe in daylight hours. I found numerous 'cowpies' all over the corral area. I went to the vet clinic to get banamine which was recommended by the vet on call and my neighbor, I came home and gave him a dose of it. I called Cindy and updated her as to the status of Tee J. I kept him isolated for 4 days and watched for any signs of colic or foundering. I have know Cindy for 4 years and she has shared with me her stories of animals and their results. This is the second time Cindy has worked with my horses and there has been immediate and marked results. I am lucky and blessed to have Cindy as a friend and now an energy therapist for my horses. Cindy is cowgirlplus. Her website is www.windmillmoon.com

I missed these posts last fall, or I would have commented on this product. I have used it MANY TIMES, once on my horse, and many times helping friends with their horses. I know there are many reasons for colic, and many types of colic, but for gas & impaction it works extremely well, IF THE HORSE HAS NOT ALREADY TWISTED. It will clean out the gut, so no 2nd colic a couple of days later. Pain killers will slow down the motility of the gut, so don't give them. It will work in a couple of hrs. I lost a great horse a few years ago, THEN I went searching for something to help, and I found it, just too late. Now I have ECR in my trailer, it has a 12yr shelf life & is all natural. This is my experience, and for the cost, it is a lifesaver. Since it's all natural, most vets won't use it, even though it has been tested by a California university, and is used extensively in Europe & Canada, from where it was brought to us. Be skeptical if you want, but me, I will keep ECR handy. Vicky

I know some skeptics are on this site! So I'm just going to say there is a site I believe you guys should take a look at....windmillmoon.com. This lady used her given talent to halt the colic on my show horse. yea I know, yea yea yea..But I can only say being in the horse business for 40 yrs I haven't seen or been around this experience before!! If I hadn't seen it with my own 2 eyes I would still be a skeptic??? I'm a full believer now...Don't forget this was done long distance with a picture of the horse!!!!! If you are not interested then go ahead and ignore the site, but can't say I didn't give you a shot at a happier and better horse for you to enjoy.. By the way this lady is a E.S. member..cowgirlplus

Colic I hate the word, I have had this following treatment procedure work for me 7 times and it just worked last week on a Good Peppy San Bager mare Simple at the first signs of colic give 2 grams bute past and get it down there in the belly where the pain is and also follow that up with a IM injection of 10cc Banimine and walk the horse for 10 to 15 min. and the cycle breaks It has worked for me and if this combo doesn't break the colic cycle give 1/2 cc tranq IV but Also if the horse has gone too long this won't work and more than likley noting will Country

True, so true, so whyyyy does everybody try to diagnose it? AND treat it? it can be a very complicated condition. I know of a family that has horses for ornaments, and anytime the horse lays down, and groans, they start "treating" with Banamine, what the heck?!?!?!?!? It's so much more complicated then assuming it is Colic. We've lost our share of horses to Colic. I pray we ride our mounts courageously, and care for horses with with the help of a good Vet. God Bless the four leg's we ride, Jamie

glad to see you both step up on this----that "colic" is a symptom of many underlying issues is so true!!!!!!!!!! many of the "old home remedies" (actually SOME ingredients in this stuff are just that to my knowledge) may very well work on one issue but be deadly on the other depending on the what and why!!!!! knowing your horses, your management habits and especially being aware of any changes (feed, hay, consumption of water, etc.) can go a long ways in determining the possible cause of a colic episode........."when in doubt--get the vet out" and when it comes to colic there is always alot of doubt because while the horse can point to his pain sometimes he cannot talk and with colic the time frame for help is too short!!!!!!

True, Terry . . . there ARE so many reasons for colic symptoms. It is the one thing that ties my stomach in knots -- whenever I see colic-like symptoms in a horse. Thankfully, I have rarely experienced it in my own horses except for one elderly gelding that got gas colic about once or twice a year due to his need for a high volume of concentrated pellets (he had no teeth to masticate hay, Dengi, or even grass). Thankfully, he always came out of the gas-colic after a shot of Banamine . . . Checking with a vet is best at the first sign of colic . . . but if a vet is not available, this remedy might possibly help. I admit that the opening paragraph on the homepage of the colic remedy leaves me wondering if there weren't some serious horse-management issues with a horse owner who had SIX horses with colic in a short period of time.

Colic is so varied in nature my concern is that this "new" remedy will lure horse owners into a false sense of security. It is best to understand the wide range of symptoms associated with colic. Twisted bowel, impacted intestines, gaseous distension, legions are but a couple of digestive disorders associated with complications from Colic. One would say "what does this person know about colic?" In august of 2008 I lost a great cow horse to colic brought on by a virus picked up while on the road at a cow horse event. It was complicated by the high temperatures of August. After two weeks of rest and diet she was given a green light to continue showing. 14 days later she was put down after surgery ten days prior due to the continued legions forming on her intestine not allowing her stomach to pass liquid and solids.. So be warned Colic is not a simple do it yourself doctoring. Get the horse to a Vet familiar with Colic and intestinal diseases. In the 58 years of being around horses this was the first time it happened to me and I prey the last as I never want to see a horse go through it again... The mare had a wonderful career already behind her and more to come till it was cut terribly short..

I was just made aware of this product through the Certified Horsemanship Association newsletter (www.cha-ahse.org)and want to pass it on to other concerned horse owners. http://www.stopequinecolic.com/