Chubs, the Little Horse

Hey friends, it’s Chubs again.

Let’s talk about something very important—and also very uncomfortable. Something I now know more about than I ever wanted to:

Colic. 😖

That’s right. Your favorite fuzzy pony had a tummy ache of epic proportions. Not just a “maybe I shouldn’t have eaten that extra bite of hay off the ground” kind of ache. No, no. This was a full-blown, flop-on-the-ground, stare-at-my-sides, “something’s not right” situation.

My hoomans noticed pretty quickly that I wasn’t acting like myself. I wasn’t interested in snacks (red flag 🚩), I kept looking at my belly, and I did a lot of dramatic laying down, standing up, laying down again. They said, “Uh oh, Chubs is colicking,” and suddenly everyone sprang into action.

So here’s the scoop—for those of you who’ve never heard the word before:

Colic is a general term that means a horse’s belly hurts. It can happen for a lot of reasons—like gas, a blockage, or eating something weird (not that I ever do that…). Because our digestive systems are kind of a one-way street, any little hiccup can cause big problems. And since we can’t exactly tell you where it hurts, we just act really weird and hope someone catches on.

Spoiler: they did.

The vet came out. I got poked. I got prodded. There was something in a tube (I don’t want to talk about it), and I wasn’t allowed to eat anything for a while—which, in my opinion, was the real tragedy of the day. But eventually… the ache passed. The belly calmed down. The snacks returned.

I’m all better now.
Back to trail rides. Back to broccoli. Back to bopping Finnick on the nose when he least expects it.

But let me tell you—colic is no joke. I got lucky. My hoomans were paying attention and knew the signs. That’s why I’m here, happily writing this post instead of, well… not.

So take it from me, friends:
If your horse isn’t eating, is acting strange, or keeps laying down and looking at their sides—call the vet. Trust your gut… especially when your gut is the problem.

Until next time—chew slowly, drink plenty of water, and maybe skip that questionable patch of hay near the fence.