Things You'll Need
- Fleet enema
- Obstetrical lube or mineral oil
- Disinfectant
- Plastic sleeve
Instructions
Remove feed and encourage the horse to drink.
Tie the horse securely or have a helper hold the horse still.
Insert the tip of the enema carefully into the rectum and slowly squeeze the entire contents of the bag into the horse.
Observe your horse for 15 to 20 minutes to see if the enema gets the impacted manure moving out.
If there's no improvement, apply mineral oil liberally around the outside of the horse's rectum.
Disinfect your hands and arms or put on a sterile plastic sleeve.
Apply obstetrical lube or mineral oil generously to your hand and arm or plastic sleeve.
Cup your hand slightly and slowly insert your hand into the horse's rectum. Remove any impacted manure that you can feel. This will usually cause the horse to push, which can help you remove the impaction.
Remove as much manure as possible and observe the horse closely for signs of pain or colic, such as kicking, rolling or refusing to stand.