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Per UMN Extension, horses cared for by their owner are how much less likely to colic than those cared for by a trainer?

Two to three times less likely.

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  1. No difference at all
  2. Two to three times less likely ✔
  3. Twenty times less likely

Why: UMN says horses are two to three times less likely to colic when their owner cares for them instead of a stable manager or trainer. Owners who know their horse's normal spot small changes sooner.

Huh, didn't know that: UMN says colic risk rises within two weeks after a change in feed, housing or exercise.

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Answer: Two to three times less likely. UMN says horses are two to three times less likely to colic when their owner cares for them instead of a stable manager or trainer. Owners who know their horse's normal spot small changes sooner.

  1. Colic in your horse (UMN Extension) extension.umn.edu/node/1526
    Horses are two to three times less likely to colic when receiving care from their owner compared to a stable manager or trainer.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Colic in your horse (UMN Extension) extension.umn.edu/node/1526
    Colic risk increases within two weeks following changes.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. Colic in your horse (UMN Extension) extension.umn.edu/node/1526
    You should closely watch broodmares in the two months following foaling.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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