In Your Moment of Need,
It’s What You Do FIRST!
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By Reba Martinez, STOPS COLIC, LLC, www.StopsColic.com
here are many types of colic, but
it seems the main one we often
face is impaction colic. To save
time and pasture space, we have placed
horses in stalls, pens and paddocks
where grass is not available. Through
manmade intervention, we have designed
concentrated feeds to replace the nutrition
of fresh growing grass. The horse’s
digestive tract is designed for him to graze
on grass all day. Thanks to manmade feed,
horses are now consuming approximately
one to six pounds of concentrated feed
in 30 minutes or less. After they eat their
concentrated feed, they then munch on
dry hay. That one big meal is now being
pushed through the digestive tract with
the help of saliva. No wonder there are so
many impaction colics!
However, even horses on
pastures have impaction colics.
These are due to:
• Weather changes
• Riding for long periods without offering water
• Feeding poor quality hay
• Rapidly changing feeds
• Irregular de-worming program
SayWhoa!, a formula from Stops Colic,
LLC, reverses the process of dehydration of
the intestine and assists in stimulating the
smooth muscles so peristalsis may return.
The reason it works so quickly is that as soon
as the horse swallows it, it is absorbed into
the bloodstream. This way it does not need
to travel all the way to the impaction site.
The ingredients work with the horse’s body
through osmosis to help draw body fluids
back into the intestine, thereby softening the
impaction. This also helps replace the ionic
solutions that work to restore peristalsis.
Reba Martinez grew up around horses. As
a young adult, she worked as a pharmacy
technician and exercised racehorses early in the
morning. She went on to a professional career in
the horse racing industry as a jockey for 8 years
and licensed trainer for 10 years. She and her
husband, Larry, founded Blue Streak Stables, a
horsemanship camp for young girls.
Reba has seen her share of colic cases. Through
difficult losses of her 4 legged family members,
This propelled her to find a solution. New
technology, she discovered a revolutionary
formula that every horse owner should keep
on their shelf. It is effective on impactions, light
sand, spasm, gas and also treatment of watery
stools. No more waiting for help, the horse just
swallows. Within 30 minutes listen for gut
sounds to return on impaction cases.
Organized Trail Rides, Lessons, Training, Clinics and More!
Conveniently located just 3 miles north
of Carefree Highway and 24th Street
Feeding 3 times per day
Daily stall cleaning
Secure tack rooms
Large fully covered stalls
260x180 riding arena
Groom and wash bays
40ft round pen
Additional turn-outs
60ft round pen
Air conditioned lounge with a full bathroom and kitchen
Access to Cave Creek Park and the
Maricopa County Trail system directly off the property
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October 2014
AZintheSaddle.com