Although it may sound strange to someone who doesn’t know the equine animal, gut sounds are like music to a horse owner’s ears.
In a nutshell, no gut sounds usually means problems. Horses cannot vomit, so there is only one way out, which can present some very obvious problems.
Keeping Colic Away
This video covers how to listen to the gut of a horse you suspect has colic. However, part of any horse owner’s daily routine should be to check for gut sounds.
Prevention is Key
Using a stethoscope is advisable if you suspect your animal has colic. But a good old fashioned ear to the gut for your daily listen will provide you a preventative baseline to work from. If you know what normal sounds like you will know what abnormal sounds like.