Without knowing the exact cause for cribbing behavior in horses, prevention can be difficult, explains Sara L. Mastellar, South Dakota State University Equine Instructor. "Horses that crib may spend ...

A horse probably won’t learn to crib by watching another engage in the behavior, according to researchers who performed a recent study to learn more about why horses develop this common stereotypy.

— Horse owners may be able to curb a particularly bad habit in their animals that can lead to dental problems, weight loss and poor condition. — a horse's habit of anchoring its top teeth on a fence ...

Cribbing has long been a source consternation to horse owners, who worry the wind-sucking can damage barns, fences, horses' teeth, and possibly increase chances of medical issues like colic. The Horse ...

Stable vices or stereotypies such windsucking and crib-biting are believed to be suffered by at least 20,000 horses in the UK and traditionally have been blamed on stress, insufficient turnout and a ...

At this time of year, many horses spend longer periods stabled, so stereotypic behaviour such as weaving and crib biting becomes more prevalent. Researchers now say that traditional deterrents such as ...

Despite many horse owners' belief to the contrary, researchers concluded in a new study that cribbing does not appear to be a learned disorder. However, genetic predisposition appears to be a factor, ...