Why Do Horses Crib?

One of the most frustrating abnormal behaviors a horse may adopt is the act of cribbing. Briefly, cribbing is when a horse places their front teeth on a hard surface, arch their neck back forcefully, and then gulps or inhales air. There are many factors that may cause a horse to start cribbing and in this week's podcast, we address some of the latest research into the origins of cribbing. Stress is still a primary factor on why a horse may start cribbing, but there are other influences that owners should be aware of. We also address how ulcers may either be induced by cribbing or may be a cause of why a horse may start to crib. There are other health concerns with a horse that cribs beyond the wearing down of their front teeth that we address and what that may mean to your horse. In the past, it was believed that a horse should be prevented from cribbing at all costs. That attitude has changed, and we discuss why it may now be acceptable to let a horse crib, but there are management strategies that can be implemented to reduce just how often a horse may crib. 

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