My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
Weaving is mostly just an annoying habit, but many people wonder if the repetitive action will cause damage. As far as I’ve been able to tell, the jury is out on this. Some people report that the action puts excess stress on their leg joints that can lead to ring bone and knee problems or […]
Read MoreWeaving is a stereotypical behavior like cribbing. Although it is usually considered a “vice” it’s a behavior that horses don’t choose — its another obsessive compulsive behavior — but for which they are often punished. Just like some humans who have OCD behaviors, some horses are prone to stereotypies. Although researchers have not found a […]
Read MoreI’m working on an article about cribbing and wanted to know what all of you think about it. I know some boarding facilities don’t accept cribbers; some people avoid them like the plague; and others don’t care. I ended up with a cribber without really planning it, although if you’d asked me ahead of time […]
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