Unfortunately horses, like human beings, can pick up some habits here and there. Here is the first part of 8 equine vices you have got to nip in the bud if you catch them.
Cribbing: When a horse cribs, it implants its upper teeth in a compact surface like the walls of its stall and after arching its neck, begins to suck air in. Obviously, this is a damaging habit as it can end up in significant damage to doors, fences and stall walls. This unpleasant habit is no good for the horse either, as it can cause colic. The unlucky side of the cribbing habit is that once the horse starts, you'll find it just about impossible to get it to stop. You should buy collars that are customised for cribbing horses: these collars work in just such a way that when a horse tries cribbing, the muscles in his neck and temple are subjected to the kind of pressure that makes him lose interest.
Shying: Horses generally keep away from something due to trepidation or nervous tension. They may back off when they come across something they are not familiar with and don't trust; they will also back away if they don't want to be touched. While practically all horses shy at some time or the other, you categorically want to avoid a horse with a pronounced shying tendency, as it can be deadly. If your pony is an inveterate shier, you can teach him with care and patience to get over his nerves and calm down.
Biting: Lots of horses don't hesitate to show their teeth, and use them at defined times, like when a girth on them is being tightened. Horses have a tendency to nip if they don't like something. While you shouldn't be stressed about the infrequent nip you should try to keep it from being a habit. Horses with regular nipping tendencies can be dangerous to others, particularly youngsters. Biting is a vice that can be set right.
Pulling Back: A horse has a tendency to pull back when he isn't yet 'broken in' to being tied, and someone tries to tie him. This vice could be a deadly prospect. A pony that's pulling back is inclined to trip and fall on his butt; even worse, he can hurt people in the neighborhood. You have to train your pony to get used to tying. I begin my training for my horses with some ground tying. A keyed up pony with a known history of negative reactions to attempts to tie him is definitely not to be used by youngsters and beginners.
Cribbing: When a horse cribs, it implants its upper teeth in a compact surface like the walls of its stall and after arching its neck, begins to suck air in. Obviously, this is a damaging habit as it can end up in significant damage to doors, fences and stall walls. This unpleasant habit is no good for the horse either, as it can cause colic. The unlucky side of the cribbing habit is that once the horse starts, you'll find it just about impossible to get it to stop. You should buy collars that are customised for cribbing horses: these collars work in just such a way that when a horse tries cribbing, the muscles in his neck and temple are subjected to the kind of pressure that makes him lose interest.
Shying: Horses generally keep away from something due to trepidation or nervous tension. They may back off when they come across something they are not familiar with and don't trust; they will also back away if they don't want to be touched. While practically all horses shy at some time or the other, you categorically want to avoid a horse with a pronounced shying tendency, as it can be deadly. If your pony is an inveterate shier, you can teach him with care and patience to get over his nerves and calm down.
Biting: Lots of horses don't hesitate to show their teeth, and use them at defined times, like when a girth on them is being tightened. Horses have a tendency to nip if they don't like something. While you shouldn't be stressed about the infrequent nip you should try to keep it from being a habit. Horses with regular nipping tendencies can be dangerous to others, particularly youngsters. Biting is a vice that can be set right.
Pulling Back: A horse has a tendency to pull back when he isn't yet 'broken in' to being tied, and someone tries to tie him. This vice could be a deadly prospect. A pony that's pulling back is inclined to trip and fall on his butt; even worse, he can hurt people in the neighborhood. You have to train your pony to get used to tying. I begin my training for my horses with some ground tying. A keyed up pony with a known history of negative reactions to attempts to tie him is definitely not to be used by youngsters and beginners.
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