As horse owners, we have all seen horses complete strange and unpurposeful behaviours, otherwise known as stereotypies or stable vices. However, it begs the question, why do horses develop stable vices? Horses are likely to be stabled for extended periods for many different reasons and owners may begin to notice this type of management proves challenging for horses and their behaviours may alter as a consequence. Cribbing, weaving, box walking come under the ‘stable vices’ term, however thrashing around and aggressive behaviour can also be seen as an unwanted behavioural reaction…
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Suzanne: BA (Hons) in Marketing Management, Diploma in Equine Studies, B.E.M.A Member. An entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in marketing, publishing, content curation, editing, and media writing. Avid equestrian, riding since the age of 5 and owning horses for over 35 years. Proud mum to humans, dogs, and a horse.