Stable vices Articles

 
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Managing long-term crib-biters »

8 December, 2011

Find out how you can put a stop to your horse crib-biting

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Are crib-biters better competition horses? »

3 September, 2009

Crib-biters may actually make better competition horses due to changes in their brains and learning habits, according to latest research

Feeding myths: fact or fiction? »

11 November, 2005

In the final part of this series, H&H asks whether providing horses with a salt lick could encourage crib-biting

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Tricks of the trade: stable vices »

17 December, 2004

Horses spend most of their days in the stable during winter, so Horse & Hound finds out how to prevent stereotypic behaviour

Research confirms mirrors reduce stress »

31 March, 2004

HORSE magazine unveils recent research, which has confirmed that mirrors can help reduce the stress suffered by some horses while being stabled

Preventing crib biting »

28 July, 2003

Practical advice from HORSE magazine on how to prevent your horse from developing stable vices such as wind sucking and crib biting

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Preventing stable vices »

28 April, 2003

Practical advice from HORSE magazine on how to avoid your horse developing stable vices from boredom or stress

Understanding stable vices »

27 January, 2003

Research has shown that a foal's early experiences can affect his adult behaviour

Q&A: Coping with an escapologist »

28 October, 2002

Expert advice on looking after a Shetland pony which jumps over its stable door

Curing a cribber »

23 April, 2002

Expert advice from HORSE magazine on curing a crib biting mare

Q&A: Coping with crib biting »

28 March, 2002

Expert advice on why horses crib bite and what can be done to manage this problem

What causes stable vices? »

25 March, 2002

Why poor management is at the root of stable vices

Recognising stable vices »

5 February, 2002

Expert advice on identifying and dealing with common stable vices

Kicking the habit - windsucking and box walking »

6 October, 2000

Long stretches in the stable for an animal evolved to live in a herd can lead to stress and vices. Here we look at two of the most common stable vices - windsucking and box walking

Kicking the habit -weaving and crib-biting »

3 October, 2000

Long stretches in the stable for an animal evolved to live in a herd can lead to stress and vices. Here we look at two of the most common stable vices - weaving and crib-biting

Q&A: Coping with stable aggression »

2 October, 2000

Expert advice on how to help a horse that acts agressively in the stable

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