What Cribbing Looks Like
Cribbing is a repetitive behavior where a horse grips an object with its teeth, arches its neck, and sucks in air, often with an audible grunt.
Common Underlying Causes
Stress, boredom, ulcers, and insufficient turnout or forage are frequently linked to cribbing, especially in stalled horses.
Management Strategies
Increasing turnout time, forage availability, and social contact with other horses can reduce the frequency of cribbing episodes.
Cribbing Collars and Vet Support
A properly fitted cribbing collar can discourage the behavior, and a vet visit can rule out or treat ulcers that may be driving it.
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