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A rich diet fed infrequently or a sudden change to rich grass are the most common causes of gassy or spasmodic colic whereas impactions are usually caused by inactive horses on box rest and eating a straw bed. More severe forms of colic, such as a twisted or entrapped piece of intestine, are less predictable. There is not usually a clear cause and they are less likely to be caused by poor management. It was once thought that the act of a horse rolling causes the intestine to twist but that is now known to be wrong.
In humans, eating stimulates the production of hydrochloric acid. In the horse, however, hydrochloric acid is constantly being produced. So, if a horse does not eat, the acid accumulates in the stomach, and can start to irritate the stomach, especially the non-glandular portion. Causes of gastric ulcers in horses. There are multiple factors that can increase the risk of ulcers in horses, including: Fasting (not eating) - Horses evolved to graze, eating many small meals frequently. This way, the stomach is rarely empty and the stomach acid has less of a damaging effect.