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Those sound like signs of colic, which is a general term for gastrointestinal distress, and a veterinary emergency.

The two most common types of colic are spasmodic (gas and motility problems) and impaction (blockage), although there are many other potential causes for these painful symptoms.

Some common signs of colic include:

  • Pawing at the ground
  • Stretching
  • Unsuccessful attempts to defecate
  • Looking at the flank or stomach
  • Nipping or kicking at the stomach
  • Unusual restlessness (pacing, circling)
  • Frequently laying down and getting up
  • Rolling
  • Grinding teeth
  • Refusing food or water
  • Increased pulse rate

Take your horse out of his stall and keep him walking. Do not let him lie down or roll, as this can cause an intestinal torsion (aka twisted gut), which is usually fatal.

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