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There could be several reasons why a horse is biting at it's hindquarters.
First it could be a simple itch, caused by either a bug bite or dry skin etc.
Secondly and more importantly, it could be a sign of colic. Horses will bite at their stomachs and flanks when they are experiencing a bout of colic. You should immediately go examine the horse for further signs of colic if you see them doing this just to be on the safe side.
Lastly and rarely it could be a 'vice' some horses will self mutilate in an attempt to relieve boredom. If this is the cause, you will need to make lifestyle changes for the horse.
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Where is a horse's hind quarters?
The hind quarters are upper back leg (thigh) or rump (butt).
Which side of horse is called near side?
It's the backside or hind quarters. That's where the brand goes
Why is a mustang not best for barrel racing?
They do not have strong hind-quarters and a horse for barrel racing needs them to be able to do fast turns.
When walking behide a horse you should do what?
Stay a little more then the length of the horses leg behind the horses hind quarters
How do you use hind in a sentence?
all dogs have HIND quarters
How many barrels does a horse have?
A horses barrel is it's middle piece, the portion of the body between the shoulders and hind quarters so they only have one.
How is a horse built?
Horses are built to run, with powerful muscles in the fore- and hind-quarters, long spindly legs, large lungs and a stout heart.
What is an animals hind quarters?
It is called a haunch.
What are a cows hamstring?
It's a tendon found on the hind quarters that controls the muscle movements of that hind quarter.
What does a zonkey look like?
This a cross between a zebra and another equine such as horse or donkey. They look like a donkey but with zebra stripes on the legs and sometimes on the hind quarters as well.
Where is the flank on the snow leopard?
the hind quarters or hip area
The horse's drive or motion comes from the hind end?
Yes, the drive comes from the horse's hind legs, which is why when he is not using them properly, his pace is off. You may hear of the horse's hind end "not engaging", which means it is not in sync with is front legs.
