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I want a horse and i want one now.
Hey do you want to borrow any REAL problems.
At his age it is most likly that he is being a baby. All babies no matter what the species put things in their mouths and chew on them – it's their way of exploring the world around him. As long as he isn't cribbing excessivly I wouldn't worry to much. If he is windsucking rather than just chewing on stuff then one of the major causes of windsucking is gastric ulcers – extremely easy to treat, just add some rennies into their feed (we have been told this by a vet – it is safe for the horse) and this will help reduce the ulcer and so help reduce the windsucking.
do horses windsuck when they are bored?
a "home remedy" for horse cribbing is mixing
cyanne pepper ( cant figure out the spelling) with some corn oil and pasting it on the wall where he cribs.
used it myself!!
only one horse i knew accually like the pepper
horses natural pecking order instincts are there from birth, thats why youll see young foals 'chomping' at adult horses out of submission.
i was working with my colt on joining up slowly even as a three month old, but not in a traditional way, i guess. by the time he was weaned at around 5 months, he didnt even care about his mom and followed me around like a puppy. first time i took him in a round pen was at about 10 months and join up was achieved almost instantly from such a background of build up.
before taking a youngster in a roundpen, however, remember its bad for young joints and tendons to be worked hard in a small circle.
I think the best is the "Miracle Collar," which goes under the throatlatch and is held on by straps that go in front of and behind the ears. It has a bit of a tab that fits in between the jaw bones, making it more effective in most cases than just the straight piece of leather (by the way, there are all sorts of widths for that kind that increase/decrease the effectiveness, depending on the horse, so you may end up having to try a bunch of different sizes before you find the one that's not too harsh, but effective). The nutcracker is the harshest, and I wouldn't use it except as a last resort.
That just b/c that is the way it is done at your big boarding barn or by your trainer does not mean it is the only path to accomplishing the exact same thing.
That it is OK to play with your horse and try to develop a friendship with it, so long as the play and friendship are based on respect.
That a steel gooseneck and F-350 are NOT the only way to safely tow your horse/pony
That bigger isn't necessarily better and that adults can and do ride ponies!
That you are only "too big" for your horse if you are 400 pounds, your horse is 1000 and you ride like a sack of potatoes.
Take your weight, multiply it by 4 or 5 (sometimes 3, depending on breed) and voila, you know what your horse needs to weigh.
EDIT: Apparently my mathematical formula is unpopular.
20-25% of horse's weight, multiply your weight by 4 or 5 (or both) and aim for a figure in between. That does work?
EDIT: on the redneck trash thing, Bruce Campbell rode Western in Brisco County Jr. and that was just plain hot.
not sure where you could find info about the 2 horses but after seeing this question today and being massively bored i watched both movies and I'm not sure that they are the one and the same horse. The one on Alexander seems a bit bigger boned to me, though I could be wrong. I'll do some digging and see if I can't find out:) and you're right they are both fresians
this link talks directly about the horse used in alexander
another link of fresians in the movies still no names of thos eequine stars from the 2 above mentioned movies tho
Yes, cribbing can cause colic because the horse is sucking air into it's stomach and the stomach can get twisted or it can just give the horse a tummy ache. Signs and symptoms of colic are basically the horse showing signs of a belly ache (since that's pretty much what colic is); the horse may kick at it's stomach, try to roll, lay down, bite at it's stomach, pawing, looking at their stomach, horse hasn't pooped for a while, stretching like the horse has to urinate, and no gut sounds are some common signs. You yourself should not try to cure it, you should bring your horse to the vet and they will nurse them up, in the mean time you should walk your horse around and DO NOT allow them to lay down or roll as rolling can cause worse colic. Hope this helps- this is just some of the basic information, if you have any other questions just ask! Oh, and cribbing is also a leading cause of equine gastric ulcers (use a cribbing collar and prevent cribbing whenever possible!
I've owned and worked with thoroughbreds, they were all pretty laid back both mares and geldings, i think it's a bit of a sterotype to say they are mental. i would want another one.
All horses have different personalities. To be honest if i was looking for another horse i would look at the environment i have for them, ie would they need to live out all year, will the fields get all muddy therefore one with feathers or not, do we have extremes in temps where a fine breed wouldnt necessarily cope.
Other than that i would say meet as many potential horses as possible as it's down to the individual horses temperment.
boredom causes the horse to crib, and once the horses do it, theyre basically hooked, because when they do it, their bodies release endorfins, and it kind of gives them a high.
like you said, collars, but our horses never crib, because they get turned out.
it is caused by boredom, or ulcers.
turn them out, and give them something else to do
i really dont think the teeth would have much to do with it.
hope i helped!
Horses at my boarding stable always do this. It's hard when you don't own the horse.
1.) Find a dressage whip or thin stick.
2.) Visit your horse, but don't take it out yet. Carry some treats with you, a lot of them. give a few to your horse and wait for the companion to come up to you. Stand nice and tall, and don't be afraid to face the horse. Look almost intimidating. If the horse still comes into your "bubble" then follow the next step.
3.) Take the whip, and gently tap his chest a until he backs up. First start out like a little fly crawling on him, and get harder each time. Say "back up!" firmly. If he does, then tell him to "whoa". Now hold out your hand and offer a treat. This is so you can invite him into your space. Repeat.
4.) If he keeps coming, get after him! This is a horrible habit, and a major Dominance thing. Wave your hands in the air, and crack him if you have to. Stop as soon as he moves away. Stand still for about 1 minute, then hold out a hand and offer a treat.
5.) Repeat whenever you go out to the paddock. This way the horse understands what you mean when you say "back". You have to understand that this horse may just be attached to your horse, and doesn't want to be in a paddock by himself. If this doesn't help, maybe bring out some grain or treats and leave it for him away from the gate. Then he can stay occupied when the other horse leaves. GOOD LUCK!
Major problem! A horse that cribs is something similar to a person who smokes. It doesn't matter why he started cribbing, the fact is that you need to break him of it. It's no less dangerous than a smoker who continues to smoke.
Here are a few things that have worked for a variety of people:
* Bitter Apple is a product you can buy that you paint on the wood the horse can reach. The taste is supposed to deter the horse from the habit, but is not foolproof.
* A cribbing collar is effective as a deterrent, but it doesn't really break the horse of the habit. He'll still try to crib and the instant you take it off – he goes right back full throttle. Cribbing collars are not terribly expenisve, so that may be the reason they are very popular.
* A cribbing muzzle is a cage-like device that attaches to the horse halter with stiff bar-like wire cage that covers his nostrils and mouth. He can still eat and drink with it on and to some degree, graze – but he won't be able to get his teeth on a board. Just like the cribbing collar, this doesn't break the habit, it just forbids the activity while he's wearing it.
* Quitt is a an anti-wood chewing supplement that you add to your horse's feed. The label guarantees results in as little as 7 days – but you have to keep your horse from cribbing in the mean time.
* Fooey is a spray product which aids owners from keeping animals from biting or chewing on all manner of objects. Works with horses as well as indoor animals such as puppies or ferrets.
* Fencing the horse in a paddock with the wood rails reinforced with an electric wire is semi-effective. When a horse gets a mouth full of sparks every time he tries to access the wood behind it, he tends to lose interest.
* All electric wire fencing. Sometimes it's the only way. I know one rancher who kept his cribbing horse in a paddock made of electric wire and the sun shade shelter / lean-to was supported out of the horse's reach with an extended overhang which reached well over the fenceline to provide the horse with shelter from the elements. Not a perfect solution, but it worked well for his die-hard cribber. There was absolutely nothing the horse could sink his teeth into.
* Wire fencing. If you are able to put your horse in an all-wire enclosure, this can slow him down. He'll still want to crib when he gets the chance, but chewing on wire isn't exactly the same thing. If you go the wire fencing route, do NOT make an enclosure of barbed wire. I know a lot of people that do that, but it's an accident waiting to happen.
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my race horse is cribin he puts his frount teeth on the wooden fence and then he sucks in it is very strange thing he only started doin it when he was out he was probly bored i really need to stop it cause he trainer doesnt like it could someone please reply and fast thanks!
I had a gelding once that literally lived to crib. It is SOOO annoying, isn't it?
He loved to crib certain things and finally I just doused his entire stall in McNasty and then again with Tabasco sauce. When we went to shows, I'd do it again in the show stall. Then one day he finally quit.
I'm not sure this is a full-proof method but it worked for me!
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Cribbing is a bad habit. They make several types of collars that you put on the horse to stop them from doing it. You can also use a muzzle on them. They now make an electric shock collar for horses and that can be used but you have to watch the horse and shock them when they crib.
Most people use a Miracle Collar and they work ok but it rubs the hair off the horses neck sometimes.
It is a bad habit and very hard to break most end up using a collar or muzzle to conrol it some of the time.
Good luck.
a horse i knew used a miracle collar an it worked great!!!
when it was off in the barn he would crib on mangers etc. so we used crib-ox. actually we didnt even have to USE the stuff.. we just set the container of it out on the manger and he wouldnt go NEAR it..
hope this helped:)
-al
You want to do something RIGHT away because once a horse has this habit it will NEVER truly go away… cribbing collars stop them but once they are off the horses go right back to it.
I have used grazing muzzules (looks like a basket or net over their whole muzzle but has a hole in the bottom so they can graze and drink water… they can NOT eat hay or grain with it on though) with success….
You have to find something to stop them and then try to find out WHY… once you know WHY you can address that then, if you are really lucky, your horses might stop. Here are some reasons why a horse will start cribbing
they see another horse do it
it can be hereditary
intestinal issues (ulcers, etc…)
boredom – not enough turn out
not enough food
lack of minerals
I would have your vet check the horses and try to help you find the cause… good luck, I've never known a horse that has started cribbing to EVER stop….
What your horse is doing is not cribbing, but it could lead to this. This habit can cause damage to the teeth and cause injuries from splinters. This may begin as a result of a dietary problems – lack of mineral/vitamins and fibre. To stop this you can smear cribox over the wood.If the problem persists, call the vet. In extreme circumstances the use of a muzzle, cradle or grass reins may help. Try also to give the horse something to take his mind off of it, by giving him a mineral lick, or you can get these balls which can be filled with treats, or a fancy lick which you can hang from the middle of the stable top. Cribbing is where the horse grabs hold of projecting wood and with his inscior teeth and bites.
– this again is caused by boredom, and can damage the teeth, and when progressed on to wind-sucking, can cause rispiratory problems.
Wind-sucking is where the horse arches his neck and takes in air – it is associated with cribbing and is again caused by boredom.
Do try to get the horse out of a stable as much as possible, look at his diet, and smear cribox onto the wood.
He is a cutie. I don’t believe they have tried a collar yet.
Well it wont hurt him my horse eats on my pine trees when shes turned out.
I know this may sound stupid but it worked for my gelding:
I noticed that he had started chewing on even the metal stripping I put over the wood in his stall, so I put silver duct tape over the metal so he wouldn't cut his mouth. He put his mouth on the tape, backed away, and hasn't tried chewing in that area again. Everytime I see him chewing on something, I take out my duct tape and just tape it up. He never goes near it again! Of course, if you have wood fencing you are certainly not going to tape the entire fence line – but it worked for me on his stall. By the way, I have tried EVERY other solution and spent lots of money on the problem – nothing else worked but this!
Well, it depends on how old the horse is and how long he's been doing it. Young horses MIGHT be able to be broken from the habit, although this tends to be very rare. But you can use cribbing collars and cribbing muzzles to help the situation.
Cribbing collars do not stop a horse from cribbing, but rather they keep him from sucking in too much air.
Cribbing muzzles, on the other hand, will prevent cribbing and biting, both.
I rode a horse named Beau who cribbed and he always wore a cribbing strap (collar) until he recently passed away this year (not from the cribbing).
Best of luck!