Equine colic refers to abdominal pain rather than a single disease and can arise from many causes, ranging from gas buildup to intestinal impaction. Horses with colic might show subtle signs such as reduced appetite or lethargy, or more obvious behaviors like pawing, flank-watching, rolling, or repeatedly getting up and down. Because some types of colic can become life-threatening quickly, recognizing early signs and contacting a veterinarian promptly can improve the horses outcome.Register for this Ask TheHorse Live event to submit your questions and learn more about equine colic.Ask The Horse Live begins on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. EDT Days Hours MinutesRegister NowAbout the Experts: Weston Davis, DVM, Dipl. ACVSWeston Davis, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, graduated from the University of Florida College Of Veterinary Medicine, in Gainesville, in 2008. After graduation, Davis completed his internship in Sports Medicine and Surgery at Oakridge Equine Hospital, in Oklahoma, followed by a residency in Equine Surgery at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh. In 2012, he became board certified in Large Animal Surgery by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Before joining Palm Beach Equine Clinic, Davis spent a year and a half as a staff surgeon at a private practice referral center in Texas, and has authored and coauthored publications on topics including colic surgery in performance horses, MRI diagnosis of tendon lesions, and novel imaging and surgical techniques. Outside of the clinic, Davis is an avid sportsman and his hobbies include team roping, fishing, hunting, waterskiing, and almost any outdoor activity.