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Cast horse - Horse cast information!




A cast horse is when a horse rolls over in his stable and there is insufficient room or he rolls too close to the wall thus leaving the horse upside and unable to move.


Some horses manage to free themselves through the night and in the morning you will notice the bedding has been disturbed and scratch marks on the wall where the horse has been struggling to get up.

A cast horse

The horse might start to panic, struggle and kick out at the wall.

Others will remain calm and lie quietly until someone arrives.

If the horse has become cast you need to examine him closely then walk and trot him in hand.

Most horses like to roll.

They are most likely to roll when you introduce clean bedding, when put into the stable after work, or during the onset of a colic attack.

How do I get a cast horse up

Depending on the size and weight of the horse it varies from one person to two or three people.

If you are on your own and the horse is a manageable size.

Approach quietly in a reassuring voice.

If the horse is panicking then restrain it by kneeling or sitting on its neck not far from the head.

Place a towel under the horse’s head to help prevent damage to the eye.

Think about the situation the horse is in.

If the horse remains calm for a few minutes he might be able to correct himself.

If the horse does not right himself then release his head and stand up.

Remove the bedding that has built up around his back and shoulders then taking hold of his tail pull his quarters round.

The horse will shuffle slightly and this should give him enough room to stand up.

How to prevent a horse from getting cast !

An anti-cast roller or arch roller is ideal for horses that get cat on a regular basis.

The roller is like a padded belt; with an iron arch to prevent the horse getting cast thus not allowing the horse to roll completely over.

The down side to this roller is it can have a pitching effect on either side of the withers.


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