Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Patty,
Feeding and watering, per se, does not cause colic. Feeding and watering too much, does. But, in the case of endurance horses, they require small meals to keep their energy levels up and they also need to remain hydrated.
A horse that just finishes exercising can and should have some water -- this is important for diluting stomach acid and rehydrating tissues. Forage consumption is also very helpful to keep the motility of the digestive tract in good condition and to keep the microbes in the hind gut functioning.
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