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It all depends on what the horse does or what symptoms they show after over eating. Horses will ALWAYS eat too much grain if given the opportunity (such as getting loose & breaking into the feed room, etc) so it also depends on how much they have eaten. Some horses can eat too much grain and suffer no ill effects at all but that's not common. Most horses will colic or founder. Colic is basically a very bad stomach ache that can be extremely painful and even fatal. Colic is a horse owners worst fear. At the first sign of colic, it is a good idea to go ahead and call the vet. While waiting for the vet, do not let your horse roll on the ground because their intestines can get twisted which is almost always fatal. Keep them up and keep them walking until the vet gets there. The walking helps keep their mind off of their pain but more importantly, keeps them from rolling and can sometimes help them to pass the painful gas or have a bowel movement, which will help. Founder is a little different but can have longlasting negative effects. It affects their hooves and can cause lameness. In the past, horses that have foundered were often thought to be permanently lame but that is no longer the case. Practices of Natural Hoof Care have discovered ways to help horses recuperate from founder and often make a full recovery. Natural Hoof Care is currently experiencing a tremendous rise in popularity in all horses circles, including many well known professionals. For more information, scroll down this page to the links to Jaimie Jackson & Pete Ramey's websites. These two men are really making a positive different in the horse world! A horse overeating is a very serious matter. When feeding, its a good idea to always measure your horses food and ALWAYS keep feed securely locked away where they can not get into it
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∙ 14y agoToo much of what? Without any more information on what you are feeding, how you are feeding your horse, the age and sex of the horse, excersize routines, etc. this question cannot be answered whatsoever.
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∙ 14y agoYou must walk him and turn him out. Do not feed him for a while (depending on how much he ate.) Make sure he drinks water, and if he starts lying on the ground and nipping his abdomen, call your vet. Your horse is colicing, and you need to give his Bantamine if you know how.
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∙ 14y agoOats are fed to horses to provide them with an extra source of energy.
Thus, giving them too many oats can turn them 'hyper', and they can start finding ways of releasing all of the extra energy (such as bolting, galloping, and misbehaving).
Make sure you only give your horse the reccommended amount of oats based on his weight, and only give oats if he needs the energy (i.e. you wouldn't give oats to a horse that is only used once a week for a 10 minute trail ride, because he doesn't need the extra energy).
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∙ 13y agoNo, horses usually keep their grass diet balanced. However, giving him 'Rich' Grass can make him sick. The horse shouldn't BEHAVE badly but do not force him to eat extra grass than usual as he will get stomach aches and will be in pain. Good Luck!
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∙ 13y agoverbal diarrhea , nausea, throwing up, and sometimes even death.
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∙ 11y agoIf your horse ate too much grain you should keep a very close eye on it and see if it starts to show signs of colic, if so call an equine veterinarian immediately.
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∙ 15y agoCharf, Sugarbeat, Oats, and Pencils.
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∙ 14y agoStand back, don't smoke...methane alert
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∙ 14y agoIt depends on the horse
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What is grass sickness in horses?
Grass sickness is when something happens to the horse e.g. too much sweet grass ,etc, when they lose weight very quickly and eventually die.
A pony that eats too much grass or grain may develop?
Colic or founder. Depending on the symptoms. In horse isles case the answer is founder.
Is sage grass harmful to horses?
Sage grass can be extremely harmful to horses. The plant will cause an intoxicating effect, which makes the horse prone to falling over and/or acting strangely. If a horse eats too much or is forced to eat sage grass exclusively, it may become poisoned and die.
What is a fonder in a horse?
a fondered horse is a horse that has eaten to much grass and or food and is fondered.
What is the best grass for horses to eat that are in a paddock all day?
There is no type of grass, but short-medium length is good. That's what my horse eats when they are in their paddock all day. Just make sure that there is not much, if not none of the lush, long grass and especially no freshly mowed grass, as that causes colic. Hope this helped :)
Do horse eats much?
Horses eat a lot of food including wheat and grass.
What is it call when a horse eats too much?
A horse that eats a lot
What is grass sickness in horses?
Grass sickness is when something happens to the horse e.g. too much sweet grass ,etc, when they lose weight very quickly and eventually die.
A pony that eats too much grass or grain may develop?
Colic or founder. Depending on the symptoms. In horse isles case the answer is founder.
What eats the icelandic horse?
The Icelandic horse eats hay, grass, carrots, apples, barley, grains, horse mix, senior feed, hay blocks and pretty much anything a normal horse would eat. They only eat herbs though. They are herbivores. Just so you know, they are mammals.
What happens to horses foot if it eats to much?
the horse's foot starts to crack and they will need to get horse shoes. My aunt works with horse's every day for a living and our female horse gets that a lot.
Can a horse founder after drinking water when?
Foundering is when a horse eats to much fresh grass after not having any for a long time. What your thinking of is colic which is when a horse hasn't had water for a day or two and is allowed to drink a lot of water at one time. If this happens do NOT let them roll make them walk in till they stop trying to roll.
Is sage grass harmful to horses?
Sage grass can be extremely harmful to horses. The plant will cause an intoxicating effect, which makes the horse prone to falling over and/or acting strangely. If a horse eats too much or is forced to eat sage grass exclusively, it may become poisoned and die.
A pony that eats to much grass or grain may develope?
This horse may founder and need medical attention and will get fat=)
What happens if a horse eats to mu ch bran?
It will probably just become overweight or unhealthy. Watch how much you feed your horses!
What is a fonder in a horse?
a fondered horse is a horse that has eaten to much grass and or food and is fondered.
What animal eats a grass hopper?
chickens, turkeys, geese, pretty much any bird
