Horse Cribbing

Do Cribbing Collars Work?

“Cribbing” and “wind sucking” are different terms used to describe a particular annoying habit that’s unique to horses.
Typically when a horse cribs, he sets his upper teeth on an object (usually about his chest level), presses down, opens his mouth, arches his neck, and pulls back while making a belching sound. Horses may or may [...]

Are There Any Horse Cribbing Home Remedies?

By nature, horses want to nibble and graze. In the wild, they keep themselves occupied by wandering and grazing. Unfortunately, the domesticated horse may be stabled most of the time, eating and drinking only when he’s fed or watered and exercising only when taken out of the stable. In such situations, the horse’s natural grazing [...]

Another Good Article On Horse Cribbing

I noticed this article, well, really a response to the simple question, “How to stop a horse cribber?”
I feel that the author of the response know what she is talking about. Some of it is a little vague but the general message is pretty clear. Sometimes a regiment is better than a single [...]

How Destructive Can Horse Cribbing Be To Your Barn?

“Cribbing” is the act of a horse gripping an edge such as a wooden fence, grain bin, metal round pen, stable door, etc. with his front teeth, arching his neck, and swallowing air. In turn, the act of swallowing air creates a grunting or belching sound.
It is a behavior where the horse will actually bear [...]

Horse Cribbing, Interesting Techniques That Help!

Cribbing or Windsucking horses tend to be “right brian” or thinking horses. Most of the time I have found cribbers to be non-dominant or submissive horses. In essence, these cribbers are more or less the type of horse that thinks more than it “works”. They become bored much faster than other [...]

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