Certain horse breed are prone to colic, including Arabians and Quarter Horses, Miniature Horses and Standardbred, Tennessee Walking Horse, and Quarter Horse stallions are slightly more prone to colic than other horses.
Arabians and Quarter Horses sometimes suffer from strangulating lipomas which can lead wrap around the intestine.
Miniature horses are prone to fecal impactions and Standardbred, Tennessee Walking Horse, and Quarter Horse stallions may develop scrotal hernias which can strangulate the bowel.
Understand that having a predisposition to colic does not mean your horse will colic. Stay alert to the signs and symptoms of colic to keep your horse safe and healthy.