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If a horse is bored he may "windsuck" also called cribbing. If he does do this then he needs some entertainment , try providing horse safe toys to keep him from getting bored. It is important that horses do not windsuck, this can cause weight loss.

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Yes, They mainly windsuck when there bored.

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Vets, people, everyone use to think windsucking can cause colic. Well, it doesn't. They have now found out that all it does is lets air go to the throat and then it just does nothing. So!

LET YOUR PONIES WINDSUCK. IT'S JUST A HABBIT, LIKE BITING NAILS/ NO HARM COMES TO IT. SO DON'T HURT YOUR HORSES. LET THEM WINDSUCK.

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It's actually a sign of their thought process. Also seen in mammals such as Spiderman. Or Charlie Brown.

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they do windsuck, it is a horrible habit and should be stopped.

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Wind sucking occurs in horses when they are bored, often when they are left in a stall all day.

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What would a horse do when it is left in its stall bored windsuck chew wood paw the floor excessvely or all of these?

All of these. When a horse is in a stall, he doesn't get adequate physical and mental stimulation, so a horse often resorts to "stall vices" like cribbing, windsucking, chewing wood, pawing, pacing, etc.


What is it called when a horse bites wood and sucks in air?

When a horse bites the wood in a stall it is called "cribbing". There is a number of products that can be purchased to stop a horse from doing this. The product can be spayed on or rubbed on. It is also a good ideal to have something in the stall for the horse to play with so he/she will not be bored. A view of the outside also keeps a horse from getting too bored.


What are some indecations that your horse is bored?

If your horse is bored it will be resting with it's hind leg. It will have its ears at the neutral position. It will have its head down and will look like it will be falling asleep. If you want your horse to have some excitement, take him/her for a nice long run. It might start chewing wood if it has just come out its stall. A horse that is bored will chew on anything...crib on any nearby wood, paw the ground a lot, pace, sway in their stall and develop all sorts of unusual habits. One of the habits, they rock their weight from right to left front leg. They will do it for hours non-stop, it can create serious problems with their legs and holves. They will also suck on, or chew, their tail hair. I've seen one do this until he chewed his tail too short for him to reach, before his owner figured out what he was doing. If they are doing any of these things they need serious attention, grooming, play time, any time spent with them that gives them something to look forward to. Also exercise is very important, even just walking on a lead in a different environment will help. Then put some big toys in their stall area for them and work with them for a bit, to show them, they are for play. THen try to watch, without them knowing, and see if they show any interest in the toys and have stopped the bad behavior. This might take several attempts before you see what is really going on, so don't give up. This is very important to the health and well being of a horse, they are social animals and being up in a stable much of the time is stressful. It will chew on wood, will wind suck, and paw on the floor exstictivley.


How old are kittens when they start walking around with the mother cat?

2 weeks when they are bored!!!


At what age can your horse start entering competitions?

when your horse is ready, if the horse is green broke at 4, then give them a year, and you should never start backing a horse (training to saddle) before the age of 3 b/c they haven't developed enough

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Is windsucking an indication that your horse is bored?

possibly


What does a horse do when bored?

A: It stands with its ears back slightly, its head drooping, its lower lip hanging and one of its hind legs cocked[rested]. Or, a horse can start cribbing, chewing on wood, windsucking. -ThehorseGal&Advisor (HT editor)


What does a horse do when its bored?

A: It stands with its ears back slightly, its head drooping, its lower lip hanging and one of its hind legs cocked[rested]. Or, a horse can start cribbing, chewing on wood, windsucking. -ThehorseGal&Advisor (HT editor)


When a horse is bored in its stall does it Chew wood Windsucking Pawing the floor excessively or all of these?

it is called cribbing they make speacial collars that you put on the horse to prevent them from doing it


How does a horse show it is bored?

If a horse is bored it will windsuck, start pawing the floor, and will chew wood.


What is a horse when it is bored left in the stall?

Mostly a pest, and a danger to himself. Board horses pick up bad habits to amuse themselves. Cribbing, windsucking, weaving, pacing, teeth grinding are just a few of the possibly hamful behavious that can plague a stalled horse.


What would a horse do when it is left in its stall bored windsuck chew wood paw the floor excessvely or all of these?

All of these. When a horse is in a stall, he doesn't get adequate physical and mental stimulation, so a horse often resorts to "stall vices" like cribbing, windsucking, chewing wood, pawing, pacing, etc.


Why do horses burp on posts while eating?

Horses can't burp, I'm assuming what you're reffering to is a vice called windsucking. Not every horse does this, just ones that have developed a vice in the stable from ie being bored or hungry and sometimes even copying other horses. There are many other vices horses can develop such as: box walking, weaving cribbing ect. Once a horse starts windsucking it wont stop as it makes the horse feels good, it sends endorphins to the brain which causes this feeling. But it can cause serious colic!


What does a horse do when it is bored?

Horse do many things when they're bored. They will sometimes crib or even weave. Thes can all become bad habits, don't let them start.


Is windsucking bad?

It can be yes. It can be a habit that may be hard to break once it's started. And it can give your horse a bad case of colic. Windsucking is usually a 'stall vice' and goes hand in hand with boredom. Try to let your horse out as much as you can. When he has to be in his stall try some stall toys. There is one that allows you to put a treat in the center and the horse has to be persistant to get the yummy.


How do you tell horse is bored?

Windsucking, pawing the ground and rubbing their noses on things are all indacations that your horse is bored and it can become seriously dangerous if you don't start taking your horse out for rides everyday the consiquences are very serious.


When a horse is bored?

When a horse is bored, it paws the ground, bites the wood off the stable and horses around!