Understanding The Different Types of Equine Colic With Dr. Sarah Freeman
From The Stable Management Podcast by The Horse
March 1, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 43
About this episode
Dr. Sarah Freeman discusses the types of equine colic and management strategies for horse owners and barn managers.
In this episode Sarah Freeman, BVetMed, PhD, CertVA, Cert VR, CertES, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, professor of veterinary surgery at University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, in Leicestershire, describes the different types of equine colic that barn managers and horse owners need to know. She explains the different treatment and management options for each, how to handle colic situations on the farm, and future research directions. Find the emergency colic plan here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/ownership-loaning/equine-care-plan/ Other essential colic info covered in this episode can be found here: https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/health-care-management/horse-health/equine-diseases/colic-in-horses/ GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 43: Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) Guest: Dr. Sarah Freeman, BVetMed, PhD, CertVA, Cert VR, CertES, Dipl. ECVS, MRCVS, professor of veterinary surgery at University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live , USRider Equestrian
People in this episode
Host: Hailey Pfeffer
Guest: Sarah Freeman
Topics covered
- equine colic
- veterinary surgery
- horse management
- treatment options
- emergency plans
Keywords
- equine colic
- horse care
- veterinary medicine
- colic treatment
- barn management
Sponsors
Ask TheHorse Live, USRider Equestrian
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
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