My horse is constantly cribbing, i have read about how many health problems that can cause him, and i'm starting to get worried. I tried one of those cribbing collars, but hI don't want to leave that collar on him 24 hours a day... are there any other options?
2007-01-11 09:55:28 · 16 answers · asked by chellejross 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You can't.
If your horse like's to crib....he's going to crib.
I mean...who wouldn't want to hang out with all those famous people?
2007-01-11 09:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by Barrett G 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Truthfully, I have never seen one of those collars work for more than a month. Once you start the bad habit, it is hard to quit- usually cribbing comes along by putting your horse in a stall too long. We bought a cribber from someone who kept him in a stall 18 hrs a day- he is now outside 24/7 (w/ shelter) and has not cribbed since.
You can try putting that icky pepper (but non toxic) horse paint that most horse supply stores sell- though it is a stain so your wood would be a different color there. I have also seen pepper juice used with success on a small area that the horse cribbed- but tried on it on another horse- the horse cribbed more- liked the jalapeno taste.
2007-01-11 19:21:40 · answer #2 · answered by D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people use hot sauce or turpentine on the areas the animal cribs. Some horses respond well to having something to do in their stalls. A toy perhaps could help remedy the issue. If you've tried these things you may just have to leave him with the collar on to stop it from occuring (obviously take it off when the animal is being worked because it's not needed).
I had a gelding who cribbed excessivly. We had to leave the collar on him most of the time because most things didn't work. Good luck I hope you find something that helps you resolv the issue! I know how frustruating it can be to have a cribber.
2007-01-11 19:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I have tried a few different brands of collars before, but they really didn't work very well for my horses. I ran across a new product I am using. It's called Bitterlicks and my horses only took a few licks and stopped the cribbing. I was really surprised, but it worked great!
2007-01-11 18:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by katiemay1298 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first Cribbing is extremley difficalt to stop. there are different reasons that your horse could be cribbing the most common reason is he could be bored. If that is the case give him a toy that he will enjoy, like a ball that they have to roll to get treats out of or if you dont ride him very often you may need to ride him more. Some other ways that you can help to stop your horse from cribbing is to put a metal guard ontop of the fence or stall if it is wooden, also put bad tasting stuff on it so he wont like the taste
2007-01-11 18:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by Renée 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My horse cribbs out of boredom. I bought a few cribbing collars, the one that seems to work best for my guy is metal around the throat and either leather or nylon for the strap. I hung a teather ball and milk jugs with rocks in it from the top of his stall and also but a large ball and an orange highway cone in his run for him to kick and throw around. He still does it a little, but the toys and collar have definitely helped reduce it.
2007-01-12 15:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by deefalvey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most horses don't crib in a pasture, why not try that?
When they are so cooped up all the time that's when they usually crib. Not 100% of the time, but mostly.
2007-01-11 20:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like Rene said alot of horses crib out of bordem. Sometimes a thether ball hanging in a tree or even just on the ground with the rope still on it. Or a hiway cone that they can pick up and toss around. there's lots of horse toys available. Just make sure it's nothing that they can swallow. A plastic sack can killem if they try to eat it. If he's not an absolute glutton a bale of STRAW tossed in whole is just enough to keep him amused. if he just sits there & gobbles it up, get it outta there quick. You don't want him to colic!!!
2007-01-11 18:17:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
boredom is one of the main reasons for cribbing. If your horse is stalled for long periods of time, hang a ball or even empty milk jugs high enough above the stall so he can hit it around without being able to wrap it around his neck. Sometimes this will entertain them, and the cribbing will stop
2007-01-12 00:35:37 · answer #9 · answered by Robin H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the cribbing collar on all the time. it is perfectly safe to do. if he still cribs, try tightening it. JUST BE SURE THAT YOU SCRAPE ANY MUD OFF OF IT AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. mud under the collar may cause soars. you can also try to put pepper on the surface that he cribs on - they don't like the way it tastes
2007-01-11 19:15:03 · answer #10 · answered by alley c 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you tried the bitter spray or paint you can put on the wood. I have also seen people put metal over the wood to prevent their horses from cribbing.
Good luck
The paint is specially formulated for horses for cribbing you can buy it at your local feed and tack store IT IS NOT TOXIC!!!
2007-01-11 17:58:56 · answer #11 · answered by tammy c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋