🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑🛑 I think this goes without saying but... Colic is a medical emergency. If your horse is experiencing the signs of colic, it is very important for them to be seen by a licensed veterinarian as soon as possible in order to have the best possible outcome!
when I watched this I hadn’t any clue.. however in watching the entire thing (when you figured out Sand, an enormous breakthrough!!), then that explanation -late on- of how long ago some of this came from .. can’t tell you how much I learned in the (it sounded simple & you were casually attending to all the others along the way) narrative about a particular kind of Colic..!!
Thank you again C.C. for this important reminder. ⚠ Equus is a grazing mammal with a small stomach and were for 45 million years an undomesticated range grazing and on the move mammals. Their domestication of last 5000 has been a recent development and we as their care takers need to fully appreciate the difference.
Thanx for the info, good to know the sand issue can lay sorta dormant and show up later or that there could be so much in there or how to check for it. My area in San Diego is sandy so we run sand clear through the horses regularly. On the flip side, I've never seen laminitis, probably because we don't have many areas of rich grasses or decent pasture in my area. Anyway, you got through the issue with everyone alive and safe so that's good, plus you may have saved other horses with this video.
My horse died from sand colic. Our property didn't appear to have any sand, but once we discovered what happened to her we went searching all the property and found one section in the very backside of the property where the water was draining off at a decline in the very corner of the property .. there was a lot of oat grass growing in that area that you could see she loved to eat (every clump was gnawed down) .. so while she ate the oat grass she was also eating the sand that was deposited in that area. That was when I first learned about sand colic (when I was 13 years old, so this happened a very long time ago, over 30 years ago) .. glad to see they have a product to help horses clear sand now!
I’m suffering with post divorce anxiety and I self isolate a lot, I love all animals but know nothing about horses , I cannot tell you what a difference your videos have made to me. They are informative, full of kindness and you are so genuine. I love hearing about Tiny and Huckiebery too. Thankyou so much. ❤ from U k
Hey Steph, sorry to hear of your marital difficulties...as it reads in one old book..".it came to pass..." I have had a couple of those, believe me, it will get better - just so glad it didn't come to STAY! 😯 I'm praying it will be a short lived difficulty. The Old Book and my big sister helped me a lot! Praying for you...❤❤❤ Mary in the US...🌷
Looks like Studman will be fine--but only because he has an owner who knows what to look for, and what to do. I grew up with horses--riding, training, doctoring--and while I might know a thing or two, I learn something valuable every time I watch your videos. This is one of your best, for those who wish to really learn. Thank you!
Wow! You know what you are doing, CC. This diagnosis would have eluded so many of us. Thank goodness your detective work panned out. Studman is one lucky boy.
I give sand clear every month ( we are in Colorado) and electrolytes every morning, and sweet tea( senior grain and water on hot days and warm sweet tea on very cold days, to ward away any colic, I moved to my own place so I can do this for my horses, the stable I had them at had gravel paddocks and that was terrifying!! Thank you for showing how to play with horse poop , kinda like Jurassic park !! Everyone should know this when taking care of any animals!! Or at least how to look at it carefully haha!!!
Back in the 1970’s we were going to move to Oregon and my mom talked about getting horses. I bought a couple of small books about horse care to give me an idea of what to expect. I was overwhelmed by all the sicknesses a horse can get and the small things that could cause them.Thanks for sharing Studman’s story. Thank you for being a responsible horse owner and not stating I can’t afford this. No one likes vet bills but many years ago I told someone, if you can’t afford to take your animal to the vet to get shots or care if they get sick or injured then you can’t afford a pet. I hope studman continues to make progress and poops a lot
Your education and experience in veterinarian technology and your acute awareness of every nuance of your horses is what saved Studman. My hat's off to you and you are a true horse woman, CC.🐎🤍🐎
Completely agree! As a horse owner also, there is not one hair out of place on my horses that I don't notice asap....I'm in the remote wilderness , so make sure I have a good equine emergency box in the event a Vet can't get here. Good job, and best of luck with your boy! 💗🐴
I never suspected sand colic! Of course, like you said, auction horses can come from anywhere. I hope Studman is on the road to recovery! Make sure to take care of yourself, too. It's extremely stressful dealing with illness in those we love. ❤
@@TheCleverCowgirlI now live in Florida and constantly worry about sand colic. There’s little land here so the horses spend more time in stalls 😢 In one of your other videos going to the vet you passed property for sale. It was raw land and super expensive. Is this the norm in all of Montana? Would you consider moving to another state? I am from Virginia and I consider it to be horse paradise
I have to admit by watching your videos I learnt more about horse health than in all of my years of active riding. Thank you for documenting Studman's case in such detail.
Think CC is going to be observing him and testing the poo for the next two weeks, to be sure. He has the best professional TLC medical intervention in Montana.
Oh my life Mrs. C!! I think I was holding my breath through most of this upload. How utterly terrifying for you and Studman. I'm so happy he's on the mend. Phew!! Thank God you are so vigilant and know your horses so well. Lisa,England 🏴 😎😎
You are like a Poo Detective! Your video is such a great lesson in how much work, observation, thinking, investigating, & poo handling horses require. So glad Studman has you & that he is (fingers crossed) feeling better. Also Tiny steals a little bit more of my heart each time I see her 😊 Same for Huckleberry!
I never would have thought that sand will sit so long in a horse and can start making Trouble long after it has been ingested. I would have assumed that it must have passed through the digestive system long ago. You really have a ton of knowledge. So good for Studman to have Landed with you.. hoping He will get better soon.
That's what I was thinking. Scary that it can sit so long like a time bomb and blow up randomly. And it was amazing what he was carrying around inside him for so long. One wonders if the bigger gravel bits caused discomfort from time to time that was not noticed by previous owners or just ignored or was too vague for them to figure out before he felt better again. It actually felt good after getting over the initial wow/shock feeling to see all that junk out of him, like watching pimple popping or that vet in Gambia who squeezes the mangoworms out of dogs. I hope CC can get him cleared out totally if she hasn't already.
Claws or no, Tiny is the cutest tornado I’ve ever seen! :). Studman is so very lucky to have such a knowledgeable and caring owner :). Thank you for all you do!!!
I grew up on a small dairy / beef farm as a kid, I’m now 58. I was madly in love with the cows cats and chickens. Whenever there was health problems it was very upsetting , as I get older I have become even more sensitive to problems with my animals. You are such a brave and terrific horse mom. Thank you for sharing this journey.
You bring up an important point which is only those owners who are monitoring their animals on a daily basis will be able to have a handle on issues including health issues. Not mention other important issues such as unusual behavior, predators, fencing/housing, etc. With my lack of knowledge it would be a learning session for quite a long while.
People diaper babies without wearing gloves, so it’s gotta be okay to handle horse apples. It’s diagnostic work! I get happy when I see a new video from you. I read a bunch of comments and saw many that praise the education you provide. I agree! I’m not a horse person. I just like to know things. 💜💜💜
My heart was in my throat. You stay so calm. Your knowledge is incredible. He was very lucky to have you. I did not know about sand colic and that it could take years to show. Learn something new everyday.
Love when horse owners pay attention and just know when something is off. Great job! Something my vet taught me to do is take a baggy and put some nuggets of poo from the center of the pile in it, add water and mash it up pretty good in there and hang it with one corner down and let it sit for several hours to settle….it will show how much sand is coming out…this was a real eye opener for me about feeding off the ground. I now only feed on the ground in the winter. In the summer I switch it up and feed in the pasture on the grass, out of hay nets and in a feeder….I am always changing it up to keep it interesting for them. My horses never had a huge issue but the mini donkey was full of sand when I bought him. I LOVE how you have so many viewers that come to your channel for you and your story and they aren’t even equine people. You’re such a blessing to us that enjoy UA-cam. Thank you for being here.
Just gotta say... I have really been enjoying going through all of your vlog style daily chores videos and find them more educational than a lot of videos that are trying to be educational. My senior appaloosa passed away from colic January of 2022, and since she was my only horse, I am now horseless. I have always boarded horses and dreamed of owning property, and that dream recently came true. After we build our house, we're going to get horses and keep them at home. I've been working with horses since I was about 10, and I'm almost 30 now, but like I said, I always boarded. I am really getting a lot out of your videos right now, emotionally since I don't have a horse of my own, and educationally as I am preparing to bring home a couple in the next few years. Keep the great videos coming! P.s. you mentioned in an earlier video to comment if we'd like to see a video on your first aid kit. I would REALLY like to see what you keep on the farm :)
Hi CC -- I am sorry that Studman went through this painful colic. And yes -- the uncertainty for you must have been especially taxing. My heart goes out to you both. I'm so glad that Studman pulled through. I want to say, though, that this video presents an amazing in-depth look at colic -- its symptoms -- its causes -- what to do & what not to do -- recommended treatments -- when to consult the vet. It's a valuable resource for horse owners for sure. Thank you for sharing this Colic 101 course with us. Best regards -- JV
I found a lot of sand and other dirt in a bag of Standlee alfalfa cubes. When people soak cubes or pellets they need to look for dirt at the bottom of the bucket. I will never feed unsoaked pellets because of this.
I have to feed beet pulp because I have an insulin resistant horse. I have not found dirt in the beet pulp, but I was really shocked to see how much dirt was in a single cube. I called them and sent the photo, they said they would send "apology" coupons but they never did. Now I buy other beet pulp when I can. You do inspiring work. It makes me want to adopt, but I already have 5 and don 't feel I have time or money for more. You do a very nice job getting these horses to the point where you can pass them on. Keep up the great work.@@TheCleverCowgirl
Studman has some issues!! I know that you had it figured out!! That's why they call you THE CLEVER COWGIRL!! You can figure out anything!! You do really excellent work!! Thank You!!❤😊!!
Woohoo. Im so glad he gonna be ok. I was really worried at the start but by the end i am smilin again. You are a blessing to more than just the horses.. Thanks for ride...
I’m relieved for both you and Studman. Even after a vet visit you trusted your gut and found the issue-no matter how out of the ordinary the result was. Congratulations! Well done!
The RN in me appreciates your poop knowledge. The quality, color, consistency, frequency give a ton of information. Belly issues are awful. C.C. Studman is fortunate to have you! Your awareness, intimate knowledge of him and veterinary medical experience undoubtedly made a difference for him. Tiny is adorable! She is the right mix of spice and nice. Hoping you all get to rest a bit easier now. And as always. I appreciate how much I learn from your videos.
I love all your horses but Studman is my favorite… he’s just beautiful… thank goodness for your vet tech experience with horses!!! I was an emergency vet tech for 20 years… the knowlege and experience has held me in good stead… I am grateful beyond…♥️🙋♀️sending you all my best always♥️‼️love your videos♥️♥️♥️🙋♀️☮️
Fascinating in how carefully you go thru a regimen to solve a problem with one of your horses. I’m sure your former career as a vet tech helped with your methodology to solve any problem. You know so much more than an average horse owner. You mentally & physically care so much for your horses, cats, & dog. I admire your dedication.
Poor Studman! I feel sooo relieved for BOTH of you! I cannot tell you HOW much watching ur videos restores my faith in decent kind, TRUE humanity! With so much hatred out in the world, watching/listening to you-loving, raising ur horses brings me such peace. I wish the very best for your little family! Please keep us posted on Studman's recovery and pats to Tiny too. ❤🐈🐎
Oh wow CC, I am so relieved that Studman is doing okay, he’s lucky to have you to take care of him, and it looks like Tiny is really enjoying the vibrating plate lol, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
You have a great responsibility with taking care of these delicate and complicated creatures. Your observations skills and knowledge is top notch and they are lucky to have you as their guardian. Keep up the good work and thanks for caring ❤
People who aren’t aware have no idea the importance of poop! So glad Studman looks to be recovering. Hello to Huckleberry, Tiny & Nigel. Listen to Tiny’s purrs - she’s “treating” your anxiety. The “purr” frequency is considered HEALING to cats, critters & humans. Cats when injured purr to ease pain & help heal. Let her snuggle against you to feel the purrs.
Poop is SO important, a sure indicator of health in all animals; and that includes US!!!! Paying attention to input and output of. Solid and liquid waste is vital for ALL, To little intake of water can quickly damage internal organs
I appreciate how you help educate people who may be interested in having a horse to recognize the way things can go wrong, and then be expensive to assess and treat. So many pet owners complain about the cost of basic vetting, when the reality of pet ownership is that it can be very expensive and much of what's required is preventative (as you know). Thanks for modelling animal stewardship, and being honest about the extra care measures that are often necessary.
Omg what a lot of sand in his poo, my pony had compact colic, he was 29 :( vet said if they performed surgery he wouldn't wake up, i had to say good bye to him, that hurt after all them years together, best friend i ever had, and never replaced him
I went through my "I want a pony stage" when I was a little girl and read up on how to care for them. Even at a young age I realized it involves a lot of work. On a whim I started watching your channel and enjoy your videos. I admire all the work and effort you put in.
Learn something new every day! That was amazing. Get well wishes for Studman and all of his mates and may all of you love and kindness you show to your charges come back around to you ten fold Clever Cowgirl.
Studman took "True Grit" a little too literally. Poor guy! I am glad you are intuitive and willing to health check the droppings. Clever Cowgirl is a fitting name indeed
So glad he is better, because of your care. Black sand that's a big clue. Save that specimen. check to see if it's magnetic. I did a quick search and there is a few black sand beaches in america. volcano locations can also be a possibility. I put our horses back on a psyllium regimen, every month/1 week, due to a colic episode this winter. prepare for more weird weather anomalies. A friend gave me his success regimen, psyllium monthly and a free choice 5 gallon bucket of water with a 1/2 scoop of lemon/lime gatorade mixed in. prayers for all your horses perfect health.
So Glad you have the knowledge to get studman through all this. Colic is very frightening and the ones that are sensitive to it do seem to go down when there's an abrupt cold snap. that I will never understand. But I do understand the sand in the gut. What amazes me is that you've had him, I'm assuming, at least a couple years now and this is the first time that it has shown up. I wonder what unusual circumstances caused it to present right now .He's so very lucky to have you otherwise he might be dead. I had a feeling that something was wrong because you were much quieter than usual and I figured the only thing that would cause that is something big going on at the farm. I'm stunned at the amount of sand that you found in his stool. He is one lucky pony. I'm puzzled that the vet didn't go ahead and tube him with some kind of oil. That's the only treatment I know of besides walking and walking and walking. I'm glad these days they have the special mash to attract the sand. I hope you can get rested up soon. Take care ❤️ I will keep you in my prayers. Never a dull moment taking care of animals!
Poor Studman. That was scary! It must save you a ton of money to have all that knowledge, and to be able to figure out what's going on and treat the horses for most things yourself. Living in New England, my knowledge of horses could fit in a thimble, and comes only from reading James Herriot. I've learned so much more from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for publishing this kind of content. This is very valuable information for any horse owner. You're a kind and very generous person and a blessing to those who find you. God bless you. 💕🙏✝️
Incredible! You really go above and beyond. Its fantastic to see and so refreshing. I hope Studman makes a full recovery. Love little Tiny rolling around, she is a little superstar. Wishing you all the best x
Thank goodness he's ok. I loved seeing your investigative process in figuring out what the issue was. So happy that you were able to pinpoint the problem and work on the solution. I feel so bad for Studman. No tell how long he's had that sand and gravel in his gut. He'll feel so much better once it's all out. Thank you for sharing!!!
You are so amazing .....truly amazing....I feel so many wonderful feelings watching your videos; filled with your compassionate heart and knowledge.....I am learning so much from you and I am indeed grateful. Namaste'
Wow, that is so interesting. I don't have horses, but I learn something from you all the time! Yes, horse manure is clean. I love the smell of a horse barn and tack room. I love the smell of a horse. Even with my dog I keep a daily eye on the output, or lack thereof. Poop tells a lot!
I agree. So interesting how you wash out the poop until only the sand is left. Never seen that. And yes, I do love the horse barn smell, too! As a kid I spent all saturdays in the barn and when my parents picked me up and I got in the car they almost collapsed because I have picked up the horse smell so much 🤣🤣
Wow... so glad Studman is better and that you figured out the reason for his state. I have never heard of horses eating too much sand, but actually, this makes a lot of sense, and I am happy that there is even a therapy for that. I hope you are feeling better by now, too.
That sand is so coarse though! 😧Wow, I had no idea all this could happen, a lot learned today. Studman is really lucky to have such a knowledgable and caring owner! And yes, sick animals are a huge stress on us too. Wishing you happy moments to decompress 💙
Wow! I’ve learned so much about horse biology from you since I’ve been watching your channel! You go above and beyond with your horses and are really dedicated to their well being! Bravo!
What a difference you make! Not just to the horses in your care, but in reading these comments, it's obvious your gentle and kind ways are being appreciated by a very vast audience! You are a sweetheart! Glad I found your spot here on youtube! ❤❤❤
Great job CC!!👍 I'm sorry Studman was so unwell... You did a fantastic job taking care of the situation!! I am in awe of how well you treat & care for all your animals!!!🥰 "Tornado with claws" cracked me up!! I hope Studman will be OK & you can relax a bit. That was a lot of sand & gravel in him!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I learnt a lot👍Take care of yourself too!
Hello lovely lady How nervous this makes you. I live in Spain so things are very different for me. I only give muesli in winter. I always add corn oil to my muesli to prevent that. I don't have a stable, horses run free in summer and winter. I sympathize with you and your horse. ❤
It's difficult when you're animals are sick, especially when you have more than one to look after, hope studman keeps getting better, sending good vibes to you all😊
Yippie for silver linings! Yep getting that sand out now-ish will help long term. I’ve never dealt with sand colic, so this was super interesting. Thank you! ❤🐴
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I think this goes without saying but...
Colic is a medical emergency.
If your horse is experiencing the signs of colic, it is very important for them to be seen by a licensed veterinarian as soon as possible in order to have the best possible outcome!
when I watched this I hadn’t any clue.. however in watching the entire thing (when you figured out Sand, an enormous breakthrough!!), then that explanation -late on- of how long ago some of this came from .. can’t tell you how much I learned in the (it sounded simple & you were casually attending to all the others along the way) narrative about a particular kind of Colic..!!
Thank you again C.C. for this important reminder. ⚠
Equus is a grazing mammal with a small stomach and were for 45 million years an undomesticated range grazing and on the move mammals. Their domestication of last 5000 has been a recent development and we as their care takers need to fully appreciate the difference.
Thanx for the info, good to know the sand issue can lay sorta dormant and show up later or that there could be so much in there or how to check for it. My area in San Diego is sandy so we run sand clear through the horses regularly. On the flip side, I've never seen laminitis, probably because we don't have many areas of rich grasses or decent pasture in my area. Anyway, you got through the issue with everyone alive and safe so that's good, plus you may have saved other horses with this video.
Good luck getting him well
Probley caused from standing in a stall and not moving. Producing too much stomach acid.
The vast majority of horse owners would not have been able to work through this scenario let alone figured out a diagnosis. Well done.
My horse died from sand colic. Our property didn't appear to have any sand, but once we discovered what happened to her we went searching all the property and found one section in the very backside of the property where the water was draining off at a decline in the very corner of the property .. there was a lot of oat grass growing in that area that you could see she loved to eat (every clump was gnawed down) .. so while she ate the oat grass she was also eating the sand that was deposited in that area. That was when I first learned about sand colic (when I was 13 years old, so this happened a very long time ago, over 30 years ago) .. glad to see they have a product to help horses clear sand now!
So sorry 😢
I am so sorry for your loss 😢💔
Gosh, am so sorry that you learned this hard lesson so early in life.
We used beat pulp with a cup of apple cider vinegar. It also helped fight the alkaline water in our area.
I’m suffering with post divorce anxiety and I self isolate a lot, I love all animals but know nothing about horses , I cannot tell you what a difference your videos have made to me. They are informative, full of kindness and you are so genuine. I love hearing about Tiny and Huckiebery too. Thankyou so much. ❤ from U k
hang in there. It will get better.
Horse trainers are good for anxiety! See also Elisa Wallace with mustangs, Barry Hook (Horsedrawn Promotions) and Clinton Anderson (DUHorseman).
Clever Cowgirl is the best! Her videos are so calming. Check out Free Spirit Equestrian, too. It is very uplifting! ❤
Hey Steph, sorry to hear of your marital difficulties...as it reads in one old book..".it came to pass..." I have had a couple of those, believe me, it will get better - just so glad it didn't come to STAY! 😯
I'm praying it will be a short lived difficulty. The Old Book and my big sister helped me a lot! Praying for you...❤❤❤ Mary in the US...🌷
You need to Google a riding therapy stable in your area, horse's are good for people who suffer anxiety and depression. I promise you will love it .
Looks like Studman will be fine--but only because he has an owner who knows what to look for, and what to do. I grew up with horses--riding, training, doctoring--and while I might know a thing or two, I learn something valuable every time I watch your videos. This is one of your best, for those who wish to really learn. Thank you!
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Amen!
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Wow! You know what you are doing, CC. This diagnosis would have eluded so many of us. Thank goodness your detective work panned out. Studman is one lucky boy.
The sign of a REAL horse owner: you pick up the poop with your hand. 😅 Glad Studman is on the mend. Great job, horse mom!
I give sand clear every month ( we are in Colorado) and electrolytes every morning, and sweet tea( senior grain and water on hot days and warm sweet tea on very cold days, to ward away any colic, I moved to my own place so I can do this for my horses, the stable I had them at had gravel paddocks and that was terrifying!! Thank you for showing how to play with horse poop , kinda like Jurassic park !! Everyone should know this when taking care of any animals!! Or at least how to look at it carefully haha!!!
Scary! Hope everything turns out ok. Studman deserves the best.
@@CallySumpter Do you actually give sweet tea or are you calling senior grain and water sweet tea. Thank you for the name sand clear.
Back in the 1970’s we were going to move to Oregon and my mom talked about getting horses. I bought a couple of small books about horse care to give me an idea of what to expect. I was overwhelmed by all the sicknesses a horse can get and the small things that could cause them.Thanks for sharing Studman’s story. Thank you for being a responsible horse owner and not stating I can’t afford this. No one likes vet bills but many years ago I told someone, if you can’t afford to take your animal to the vet to get shots or care if they get sick or injured then you can’t afford a pet. I hope studman continues to make progress and poops a lot
lol, i was sitting here slightly traumatized but I also thought to myself, I don't own horses, so what do I know
Your education and experience in veterinarian technology and your acute awareness of every nuance of your horses is what saved Studman. My hat's off to you and you are a true horse woman, CC.🐎🤍🐎
Amen to that!
Completely agree! As a horse owner also, there is not one hair out of place on my horses that I don't notice asap....I'm in the remote wilderness , so make sure I have a good equine emergency box in the event a Vet can't get here. Good job, and best of luck with your boy! 💗🐴
Between being your own farrier and giving an intravenous injection, you are a horseowner wonder!😊
So glad that you figured out what was wrong with StudMan .. I enjoy watching and I'm learning alot, love Tiny, and Huckleberry too
I never suspected sand colic! Of course, like you said, auction horses can come from anywhere.
I hope Studman is on the road to recovery! Make sure to take care of yourself, too. It's extremely stressful dealing with illness in those we love. ❤
Thank you for not posting a scary clickbait title & letting me know he was ok from the start. 😊
Your experience, knowledge, intuition and how judiciously you apply it all is remarkable.
Thank you!
@@TheCleverCowgirlI now live in Florida and constantly worry about sand colic. There’s little land here so the horses spend more time in stalls 😢
In one of your other videos going to the vet you passed property for sale. It was raw land and super expensive. Is this the norm in all of Montana? Would you consider moving to another state? I am from Virginia and I consider it to be horse paradise
I have to admit by watching your videos I learnt more about horse health than in all of my years of active riding. Thank you for documenting Studman's case in such detail.
Excellent!
Poor Studman. I hope he gets all the sand out of his system and gets back to 100% quickly. ❤
Think CC is going to be observing him and testing the poo for the next two weeks, to be sure. He has the best professional TLC medical intervention in Montana.
@@virtualselfie6899 Good thing she was smart enough to figure this out!
Oh my life Mrs. C!! I think I was holding my breath through most of this upload. How utterly terrifying for you and Studman. I'm so happy he's on the mend. Phew!! Thank God you are so vigilant and know your horses so well. Lisa,England 🏴 😎😎
You are like a Poo Detective! Your video is such a great lesson in how much work, observation, thinking, investigating, & poo handling horses require. So glad Studman has you & that he is (fingers crossed) feeling better. Also Tiny steals a little bit more of my heart each time I see her 😊 Same for Huckleberry!
I never would have thought that sand will sit so long in a horse and can start making Trouble long after it has been ingested. I would have assumed that it must have passed through the digestive system long ago. You really have a ton of knowledge. So good for Studman to have Landed with you.. hoping He will get better soon.
That's what I was thinking. Scary that it can sit so long like a time bomb and blow up randomly. And it was amazing what he was carrying around inside him for so long. One wonders if the bigger gravel bits caused discomfort from time to time that was not noticed by previous owners or just ignored or was too vague for them to figure out before he felt better again. It actually felt good after getting over the initial wow/shock feeling to see all that junk out of him, like watching pimple popping or that vet in Gambia who squeezes the mangoworms out of dogs. I hope CC can get him cleared out totally if she hasn't already.
So glad you were able to figure it out and help Mr. Studman!!
Claws or no, Tiny is the cutest tornado I’ve ever seen! :). Studman is so very lucky to have such a knowledgeable and caring owner :). Thank you for all you do!!!
I grew up on a small dairy / beef farm as a kid, I’m now 58. I was madly in love with the cows cats and chickens. Whenever there was health problems it was very upsetting , as I get older I have become even more sensitive to problems with my animals. You are such a brave and terrific horse mom. Thank you for sharing this journey.
You bring up an important point which is only those owners who are monitoring their animals on a daily basis will be able to have a handle on issues including health issues. Not mention other important issues such as unusual behavior, predators, fencing/housing, etc. With my lack of knowledge it would be a learning session for quite a long while.
Tiny, a tornado with claws !
People diaper babies without wearing gloves, so it’s gotta be okay to handle horse apples. It’s diagnostic work! I get happy when I see a new video from you. I read a bunch of comments and saw many that praise the education you provide. I agree! I’m not a horse person. I just like to know things. 💜💜💜
Anyone who likes and appreciates horses is a horse person ⾺
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My heart was in my throat. You stay so calm. Your knowledge is incredible. He was very lucky to have you. I did not know about sand colic and that it could take years to show. Learn something new everyday.
Love when horse owners pay attention and just know when something is off. Great job! Something my vet taught me to do is take a baggy and put some nuggets of poo from the center of the pile in it, add water and mash it up pretty good in there and hang it with one corner down and let it sit for several hours to settle….it will show how much sand is coming out…this was a real eye opener for me about feeding off the ground. I now only feed on the ground in the winter. In the summer I switch it up and feed in the pasture on the grass, out of hay nets and in a feeder….I am always changing it up to keep it interesting for them. My horses never had a huge issue but the mini donkey was full of sand when I bought him. I LOVE how you have so many viewers that come to your channel for you and your story and they aren’t even equine people. You’re such a blessing to us that enjoy UA-cam. Thank you for being here.
Tiny is living the best cat life, as much hunting and as much human attention as she wants!
She sure has the shinest coat, a sign of good health!!❤
I loved when CC called her a little tornado with claws.
Just gotta say... I have really been enjoying going through all of your vlog style daily chores videos and find them more educational than a lot of videos that are trying to be educational.
My senior appaloosa passed away from colic January of 2022, and since she was my only horse, I am now horseless. I have always boarded horses and dreamed of owning property, and that dream recently came true. After we build our house, we're going to get horses and keep them at home. I've been working with horses since I was about 10, and I'm almost 30 now, but like I said, I always boarded. I am really getting a lot out of your videos right now, emotionally since I don't have a horse of my own, and educationally as I am preparing to bring home a couple in the next few years.
Keep the great videos coming!
P.s. you mentioned in an earlier video to comment if we'd like to see a video on your first aid kit. I would REALLY like to see what you keep on the farm :)
It is in the works!
Thank you for being a real person.
For the herd
I am happy Studman is okay! 😘
Hi CC -- I am sorry that Studman went through this painful colic. And yes -- the uncertainty for you must have been especially taxing. My heart goes out to you both. I'm so glad that Studman pulled through. I want to say, though, that this video presents an amazing in-depth look at colic -- its symptoms -- its causes -- what to do & what not to do -- recommended treatments -- when to consult the vet. It's a valuable resource for horse owners for sure. Thank you for sharing this Colic 101 course with us. Best regards -- JV
This diagnosis of the sand colic was so interesting. Thanks
Good luck to Studman. You have fantastic & wonderful Mama!!!!
Very interesting. I’m sorry he was sick but he is lucky to have such a knowledgeable horse woman around to mitigate problems.
I found a lot of sand and other dirt in a bag of Standlee alfalfa cubes. When people soak cubes or pellets they need to look for dirt at the bottom of the bucket. I will never feed unsoaked pellets because of this.
Their compressed hay is horrible! Always filled w dirt when I get them!
I have to feed beet pulp because I have an insulin resistant horse. I have not found dirt in the beet pulp, but I was really shocked to see how much dirt was in a single cube. I called them and sent the photo, they said they would send "apology" coupons but they never did. Now I buy other beet pulp when I can. You do inspiring work. It makes me want to adopt, but I already have 5 and don 't feel I have time or money for more. You do a very nice job getting these horses to the point where you can pass them on. Keep up the great work.@@TheCleverCowgirl
Studman has some issues!! I know that you had it figured out!! That's why they call you THE CLEVER COWGIRL!! You can figure out anything!! You do really excellent work!! Thank You!!❤😊!!
Woohoo. Im so glad he gonna be ok. I was really worried at the start but by the end i am smilin again. You are a blessing to more than just the horses..
Thanks for ride...
So glad you discovered the sand and are able to clear it out yourself. All your horses are just in the best hands possible.
I’m relieved for both you and Studman. Even after a vet visit you trusted your gut and found the issue-no matter how out of the ordinary the result was. Congratulations! Well done!
I bet he feels so much better 😊❤
Omg your so smart 👏 I would of never thought that 😊😊😊😊
The RN in me appreciates your poop knowledge. The quality, color, consistency, frequency give a ton of information.
Belly issues are awful.
C.C. Studman is fortunate to have you! Your awareness, intimate knowledge of him and veterinary medical experience undoubtedly made a difference for him.
Tiny is adorable! She is the right mix of spice and nice.
Hoping you all get to rest a bit easier now.
And as always. I appreciate how much I learn from your videos.
I love all your horses but Studman is my favorite… he’s just beautiful… thank goodness for your vet tech experience with horses!!! I was an emergency vet tech for 20 years… the knowlege and experience has held me in good stead… I am grateful beyond…♥️🙋♀️sending you all my best always♥️‼️love your videos♥️♥️♥️🙋♀️☮️
Prayers are with Studman and you. 🙏❤️
I am always blown away by how detailed you are.. who would have even noticed grains of sand in a horses pooo ? You, my dear, are a gem ❤
Every day is a school day! Great that Studman is on the mend. He is very lucky to have such a knowledgeable and loving owner. Great job! ❤
Thank goodness Studman has CCs equine experience & understanding.❤
Fascinating in how carefully you go thru a regimen to solve a problem with one of your horses. I’m sure your former career as a vet tech helped with your methodology to solve any problem. You know so much more than an average horse owner. You mentally & physically care so much for your horses, cats, & dog. I admire your dedication.
Wow, I am learning so much. You have so much knowledge. Studman and the rest lucky to have you.
The opening somber music just broke my heart. I'm glad Studman is on the mend!
Poor Studman! I feel sooo relieved for BOTH of you! I cannot tell you HOW much watching ur videos restores my faith in decent kind, TRUE humanity! With so much hatred out in the world, watching/listening to you-loving, raising ur horses brings me such peace. I wish the very best for your little family! Please keep us posted on Studman's recovery and pats to Tiny too. ❤🐈🐎
Ain't nothing wrong with a little detox action. Great job on the work up on this condition. I love it. Thank you for sharing.
Very interesting…despite being around Horses for 40 years ….I really learned very new things…Thank you ❤
'The bigger the bonfire the more darkness revealed'
Big hug to you and of course for Studman. Hope all goes well for you both xx
You go girl! No need for klick bait, thank you for caring ❤
Oh wow CC, I am so relieved that Studman is doing okay, he’s lucky to have you to take care of him, and it looks like Tiny is really enjoying the vibrating plate lol, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧
horse trainer, farrier, and now scatologist.
Scatologist! Love it 😆
You have a great responsibility with taking care of these delicate and complicated creatures. Your observations skills and knowledge is top notch and they are lucky to have you as their guardian. Keep up the good work and thanks for caring ❤
People who aren’t aware have no idea the importance of poop! So glad Studman looks to be recovering. Hello to Huckleberry, Tiny & Nigel.
Listen to Tiny’s purrs - she’s “treating” your anxiety. The “purr” frequency is considered HEALING to cats, critters & humans. Cats when injured purr to ease pain & help heal. Let her snuggle against you to feel the purrs.
Poop is SO important, a sure indicator of health in all animals; and that includes US!!!! Paying attention to input and output of. Solid and liquid waste is vital for ALL, To little intake of water can quickly damage internal organs
True, purring benefits US as well as the cat !!!!
I'm glad Studman is better. What an investigation. You are so good at caring for your horses. Glad that Tiny is all healed too. Great video.
"Tornado with claws!!!!!"
So glad you figured out his tummy trouble and fixed it!
Here in Michigan we have to treat with sand clear every month year round. These types of colicks can end up needing surgery. Best of luck!
I appreciate how you help educate people who may be interested in having a horse to recognize the way things can go wrong, and then be expensive to assess and treat. So many pet owners complain about the cost of basic vetting, when the reality of pet ownership is that it can be very expensive and much of what's required is preventative (as you know). Thanks for modelling animal stewardship, and being honest about the extra care measures that are often necessary.
Poor Studman! I know what a real bellyache feels like. I am happy you feel better now! You are lucky to have that cowgirl taking care of you!
Omg what a lot of sand in his poo, my pony had compact colic, he was 29 :( vet said if they performed surgery he wouldn't wake up, i had to say good bye to him, that hurt after all them years together, best friend i ever had, and never replaced him
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So sorry for your loss! 💕
Fingers crossed for nothing serious going on.
I went through my "I want a pony stage" when I was a little girl and read up on how to care for them. Even at a young age I realized it involves a lot of work. On a whim I started watching your channel and enjoy your videos. I admire all the work and effort you put in.
Wow!!! You are awesome. So glad Studman is your baby. Thanks for this video. Hope you both are doing better.
Learn something new every day! That was amazing. Get well wishes for Studman and all of his mates and may all of you love and kindness you show to your charges come back around to you ten fold Clever Cowgirl.
Studman took "True Grit" a little too literally. Poor guy! I am glad you are intuitive and willing to health check the droppings. Clever Cowgirl is a fitting name indeed
Poor baby, thank goodness you had your detective hat on. Praying for his full and speedy recovery. ❤️🩹🙏
So glad he is better, because of your care. Black sand that's a big clue. Save that specimen. check to see if it's magnetic. I did a quick search and there is a few black sand beaches in america. volcano locations can also be a possibility. I put our horses back on a psyllium regimen, every month/1 week, due to a colic episode this winter. prepare for more weird weather anomalies. A friend gave me his success regimen, psyllium monthly and a free choice 5 gallon bucket of water with a 1/2 scoop of lemon/lime gatorade mixed in. prayers for all your horses perfect health.
So Glad you have the knowledge to get studman through all this. Colic is very frightening and the ones that are sensitive to it do seem to go down when there's an abrupt cold snap. that I will never understand. But I do understand the sand in the gut. What amazes me is that you've had him, I'm assuming, at least a couple years now and this is the first time that it has shown up. I wonder what unusual circumstances caused it to present right now .He's so very lucky to have you otherwise he might be dead.
I had a feeling that something was wrong because you were much quieter than usual and I figured the only thing that would cause that is something big going on at the farm. I'm stunned at the amount of sand that you found in his stool. He is one lucky pony.
I'm puzzled that the vet didn't go ahead and tube him with some kind of oil. That's the only treatment I know of besides walking and walking and walking. I'm glad these days they have the special mash to attract the sand.
I hope you can get rested up soon. Take care ❤️ I will keep you in my prayers.
Never a dull moment taking care of animals!
You are so knowledgeable and competent. I am truly impressed. ❤
What !!!!!!! Im no a horsey person,but that's unbelievable, can you imagine walking around with that much sand in your system?? Poor Studman❤
That can cause a stomach rupture.....
Thank goodness Studman is improving. You did such a great job investigating, diagnosing and treating his condition! Lucky horse to be in your care.
Poor Studman. That was scary! It must save you a ton of money to have all that knowledge, and to be able to figure out what's going on and treat the horses for most things yourself. Living in New England, my knowledge of horses could fit in a thimble, and comes only from reading James Herriot. I've learned so much more from watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!
I love the books of James Herriot!!! ❤😊📚❤
I watched a lot of James Harriet when I was younger!
Well done for finding out Studman's problem.
Hopefully your solutions will get him back to full health 😊
LOL! I’ve always thought horse poop smells good.
I am always so impressed by the knowlege you have about horses. I am glad Studman is doing better! I hope you feel less anxious
Thank you so much for publishing this kind of content. This is very valuable information for any horse owner. You're a kind and very generous person and a blessing to those who find you. God bless you. 💕🙏✝️
Incredible! You really go above and beyond. Its fantastic to see and so refreshing. I hope Studman makes a full recovery. Love little Tiny rolling around, she is a little superstar. Wishing you all the best x
Your so amazing and caring of all your animals. I will definitely 🙏 for Studmans 🐴 recovery. Please keep us posted. Love and God Bless 💜 ✝️ Jennifer
I'm so glad that Studman seems to be on the mend!!!
Thank goodness he's ok. I loved seeing your investigative process in figuring out what the issue was. So happy that you were able to pinpoint the problem and work on the solution. I feel so bad for Studman. No tell how long he's had that sand and gravel in his gut. He'll feel so much better once it's all out. Thank you for sharing!!!
You are so amazing .....truly amazing....I feel so many wonderful feelings watching your videos; filled with your compassionate heart and knowledge.....I am learning so much from you and I am indeed grateful. Namaste'
You are also very knowlageable about horse health issues which is a blessing to your rescue horses
Wow, that is so interesting. I don't have horses, but I learn something from you all the time! Yes, horse manure is clean. I love the smell of a horse barn and tack room. I love the smell of a horse. Even with my dog I keep a daily eye on the output, or lack thereof. Poop tells a lot!
I agree. So interesting how you wash out the poop until only the sand is left. Never seen that. And yes, I do love the horse barn smell, too! As a kid I spent all saturdays in the barn and when my parents picked me up and I got in the car they almost collapsed because I have picked up the horse smell so much 🤣🤣
Funny that it always smells good to oneself, while people around are wrinkling their noses 😅!
Wow... so glad Studman is better and that you figured out the reason for his state. I have never heard of horses eating too much sand, but actually, this makes a lot of sense, and I am happy that there is even a therapy for that. I hope you are feeling better by now, too.
Oh Please ! Manure is Nothing compared to what Some people Touch. Besides , THATS the sign of a Good 😂Owner👍👍💖💓
That sand is so coarse though! 😧Wow, I had no idea all this could happen, a lot learned today.
Studman is really lucky to have such a knowledgable and caring owner!
And yes, sick animals are a huge stress on us too. Wishing you happy moments to decompress 💙
Glad he is better. You are a very diligent owner. He's lucky you are his owner
Thanks!
Thank you!
Wow! I’ve learned so much about horse biology from you since I’ve been watching your channel! You go above and beyond with your horses and are really dedicated to their well being! Bravo!
What a difference you make! Not just to the horses in your care, but in reading these comments, it's obvious your gentle and kind ways are being appreciated by a very vast audience! You are a sweetheart! Glad I found your spot here on youtube! ❤❤❤
Great job CC!!👍 I'm sorry Studman was so unwell... You did a fantastic job taking care of the situation!! I am in awe of how well you treat & care for all your animals!!!🥰 "Tornado with claws" cracked me up!! I hope Studman will be OK & you can relax a bit. That was a lot of sand & gravel in him!! Thank you so much for sharing!! I learnt a lot👍Take care of yourself too!
Hello lovely lady
How nervous this makes you.
I live in Spain so things are very different for me.
I only give muesli in winter.
I always add corn oil to my muesli to prevent that.
I don't have a stable, horses run free in summer and winter.
I sympathize with you and your horse. ❤
Keeping fingers crossed for Studman ❤❤❤❤ glad he's with you 😊
You are amazing. Thank you for being such a good horse owner. What a wonderful job that you do in taking care of Studman! 😊
It's difficult when you're animals are sick, especially when you have more than one to look after, hope studman keeps getting better, sending good vibes to you all😊
Yippie for silver linings! Yep getting that sand out now-ish will help long term. I’ve never dealt with sand colic, so this was super interesting. Thank you! ❤🐴
So glad Studman is doing better! Very informative and next time I do sandclear I think I’ll do the poop soup to see what comes out. 😮😊