What is the procedure if my horse requires colic surgery?
If your horse requires surgery you will be referred to a specialist surgical unit. Colic surgery requires a dedicated and experienced team and we have very good relations with several centres who will provide the best service available. It is essential that you have access to transport: either your own or provided by a third party. Colic commonly occurs at night and delays in getting transport quickly can have very serious implications for a successful outcome at surgery. Is colic surgery expensive? The short answer is yes. Colic surgery will result in a total bill for several thousand pounds. Unfortunately the mortality rate for horses undergoing surgery is still very high with approximately 1 in four horses not surviving up to a year following surgery. If your horse in unlucky enough not to survive surgery you will still be liable for a large bill. For this reason having your horse fully insured is highly recommended. DISCLAIMER: This advice is intended for use by registered clients
