Colic Emergency Kit – First 2 Hours Response Guide & Monitoring Log

✅ First 15 Minutes Checklist – 6 immediate actions with checkboxes (including what NOT to do)

✅ Pain Assessment Scale – Color-coded guide to identify Mild (1-2), Moderate (3-5), and Severe (6-10) pain levels with specific behaviors to look for

✅ Vital Signs Reference Chart – Normal vs. Concern vs. Emergency ranges for heart rate, temperature, gut sounds, gum color, and capillary refill time

✅ How to Check Gut Sounds – Simple instructions anyone can follow

✅ Red Flags Quick Reference – 6 signs that mean "don't wait—call the vet immediately"

✅ 2-Hour Monitoring Log – Track vitals every 15-30 minutes with columns for temperature, heart rate, pain score, gut sounds, manure, and behavior notes

✅ Vet Call Script – A fill-in-the-blank template so you give your vet exactly what they need to hear (no fumbling for words when you're stressed)

✅ Walking Protocol – When it's safe to walk, when it's not, and how to do it correctly

✅ Surgery Prep Checklist – Documents and transport items to have ready if the worst happens

Colic is the #1 killer of horses. The difference between a good outcome and a devastating one often comes down to how quickly you respond and how much useful information you can give your vet.

This guide helps you do both.

• Every horse owner (colic can happen to any horse, any time)
• Barn managers and staff
• New horse owners learning emergency response
• Experienced owners who want a quick-reference tool
• Anyone who boards their horse and wants caregivers prepared

Format: Instant PDF download (2 pages, print-ready)

Usage: Print, laminate, keep in barn aisle or emergency kit