Colic: What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know with Dr Lizzie McCready

Could you spot and stop a colic emergency before it becomes critical? In this episode, Dr Lizzie McCready returns to The Equestrian Experience to unpack the everyday habits that dramatically reduce colic risk, why cases differ between countries, and what every owner should do when a colic emergency strikes, especially if a vet is hours away. Dr Lizzie McCready also shares powerful insights on staying calm, thinking clearly, and supporting both horse and human through the stress of a high‑stakes situation. If colic keeps you up at night, this episode is your essential guide to being prepared, informed, and confident. IN THIS EPISODE: Daily habits every owner can use to reduce colic risk. The surprising differences in colic cases between Australia and the UK. How to manage a colic emergency, even in remote areas with limited vet access. How Lizzie founded Empowering Equine Education to help owners build confidence, skills, and preparedness in her Equine Emergency Training program. All this and so much more in this episode of THE EQUESTRIAN EXPERIENCE. Here's the link to the Free Masterclass mentioned at the end of the podcast, where you can learn more: Free Emergencies + First Aid Masterclass: Empowering Equine Education Website: Facebook:

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Colic: What Every Horse Owner Needs to Know with Dr Lizzie McCready is an episode from The Equestrian Experience by Amanda Ross, Bex Mason and Hayley Morris.

This episode is 48:51 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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