What is cribbing, and how to stop your horse from cribbing

[@mirrepoix]

horses crib for a reason. you don't cure a broken leg by taking aspirin until you can't feel it anymore; you have to solve the actual problem, not cure the symptoms.

[@silverkitty2503]

But if they learnt to do it as foals or young horses from previous owners its hard to change

[@gargaduk]

​@@silverkitty2503 They don't do that though. Someone already posted a good explanation here 11 years ago: "Cribbing is not a learnt behaviour, it is a stereotypic behaviour which is used as a coping mechanism and as such it is unethical to stop a horse cribbing. you can reduce it by means of different management styles, but trying to stop a horse cribbing can cause it to become stressed and is not ethical." Or this one: "Horses do not learn stereotypical behaviors form other horses, that's a myth refuted by science many times. Stereotypical behaviors are usually a symptom of welfare issues and bad management and bad management usually affects many horses so it can look like they learn from each other."

[@from4095]

cribbing is not a learnt behaviour, it is a stereotypic behaviour which is used as a coping mechanism and as such it is unethical to stop a horse cribbing. you can reduce it by means of different management styles, but trying to stop a horse cribbing can cause it to become stressed and is not ethical.

[@FenderTaylor122]

Any horse owner with a cribber should consult a vet to see if there are any ulcers or other digestive tract issues that are causing the horse to crib. i have heard that cribbing can be the horse's way of dealing with stomach pain (like with ulcers).

[@silverkitty2503]

Well yeah. But that doens't mean that solving the problem will solve the behaviour ...all that stuff can heal but once the horse has the habbit it will be a lifelong habbit more than likely ...and if they had no space as young horses etc it doesn't matter about their new home they will still do it

[@yinzer2231]

thank u burnie 4 bringing me 2 this video

[@Gimwald1802]

Yep

[@heathervandiver5109]

Horses Crib for a reason, usually something gastro-intestinal. I have a horse that's cribbing and she's being treated for ulcers and it's stopping on it's own. Don't mask the problem with other things, treat the problem and don't worry about all the extra crap.

[@AG-sp9zt]

Not always. Sometimes they're simply doing it because of habit

[@anthonyanderson3448]

Why a horse needs a muzzle halter? It doesn't stop it hell it would make the problem worse. I wouldn't let my horses stay in the stall for a long periods of time or have them tied up to make them stand there for a long time. That rope is way to short to begin with they can't move their heads or see what's going on.

[@teresashinkansen9402]

Horses do not learn stereotypical behaviors form other horses, that's a myth refuted by science many times. Stereotypical behaviors are usually a symptom of welfare issues and bad management and bad management usually affects many horses so it can look like they learn from each other.

[@patriciafarran9742]

It seems to me, those of you don't like horses, don't understand them. They are very affectionate, need love, attention, grooming and exercise! Everyday! Sort of like BIG dogs. Really!

[@silverkitty2503]

I wouldn't say they are like big dogs. Dogs like dens ...horses like to be out and about always doing something. Dogs sleep a lot ..horses barely sleep ...

[@mirrepoix]

so you spray it on literally everything a horse can get its teeth into?

[@Snoborder95]

They do it because they hate cars

[@alyssa-ch6zq]

What? Where did you learn this?

[@Snoborder95]

lol 888horse lover888 I don't think my knowlege contains anything someone like you doesn't already know

[@zomb13zo05]

rtaa

[@chickencat1559]

We fostered a horse like that. With that subject matter.

[@bh2572]

Is it not just like a dog biting a toy? Maybe they just need some horse friendly toys to play with, poor things are probably bored or worse stressed!

[@sugarcookie572]

1, Don't let your horse watch another horse crib, especially if your horse is young. 2. If your horse is putting it's mouth on objects, such as metal corral bars, trying to figure out how to crib, spray the object(s) with the product "Bitter Apple" or soapy water. Repeat daily until you can remove the stimulus to crib.

[@BTCBlizzy]

Sugar Cookie horses do not learn cribbing from other horses.

[@teresashinkansen9402]

That's a myth. Horses do not learn stereotypical behaviors form other horses. Stereotypical behaviors are usually a symptom of welfare issues and bad management and bad management usually affects many horses so it can look like they learn from each other.

[@KanadianKrysanne]

My horse, cribs in the pasture on the fence! Ugh!

[@FenderTaylor122]

Horses can't burp or expel air from their digestive tract other than farting =] They also can't throw up or anything else. Feed and air only go DOWN A horse's throat (and of course thru their airway, where they can of course expel air...)

[@delilahfreedmon8041]

Horses can burp they just cant do it as often as they pass gas. They cannot regurgitate

[@laughinghawk8522]

This video is full of so much misinformation. Wow.

[@meganpahl2160]

I have an Arab who has never done this before BUT she has never been around traffic not fireworks and where I board her has both. I want to stop this behavior now but kind of feel like she is bored and dealing with a lot of stress due to the recent fireworks. May I ask your opinion?

[@chesuriel1138]

Lmao rooster teeth xD,oh man when Burnie said that line i think i shitted my pants.

[@xiloeteknowledgiesllc1973]

Dr. Wallach calls this cribbing in animals and munchies in people...

[@Flameclaw101234]

MY horse has been cribbing and now we know how to treat it!

[@evanrozsa]

How did it go?

[@ladyfarrier5949]

Cribbing and wind sucking are different. Both cause damage to the teeth over time. Cribbing is often due to nutritional deficiencies... but not always, and they will chew and destroy wood or whatever they find. But wind sucking gives them endorphins.... basically they're a drug addict looking to get high. So wind sucking gets them high. Cribbing is just chewing and destroying whatever they get their mouth on.... but wind sucking doesn't typically damage what they grab as bad.... and they often go to the same place to hold and wind suck.... but both damage their teeth.

[@suribae7759]

you know ive been watching some weird shit when this gets recommended

[@lilskeet185]

I was a horse in my past life and a hard surface addict. Now as a human I crib cheeks and smoke crack. Waka waka.

[@EErika31684]

Wth lmao ajajjaa

[@granko43]

@lv70rouge LMFAO Burnie brought me here too

[@outoftime7740]

Horse's start cribbing because somewhere in their lives they didn't have access to a salt block. Salt is an extremely important mineral for horses, that they need because of how much horses tend to sweat. First they will start to lick the metal bars because they are salty, then they start biting on the bars and pulling on the bars and all of a sudden they created something that gives them a sort of high by doing so. And once this cribbing starts it becomes a habit that usually can't be broken. It has nothing to do with being bored, anxiety or their breeds or stomach issues. This all has to do with a time in a horses life, where they had no access to salt and it affected the horses in this way.

[@shawnaweesner3759]

Out Of Time why can’t cribbing be due to a multitude of reasons?

[@mykol_]

I bet the person who uploaded this video is wondering who Burnie is. Lmao.

[@TheMaffeu]

Cribbing is just horse depression

[@_w.a.l.t]

Cribbing Not even once

[@FenderTaylor122]

HAHAHA yep, let's let our horses wear down their teeth so they're unable to graze when they're older, just like a friend of mine let her horse do. He can no longer graze with the other horses, and stands in the middle of the pasture looking sad and forlorn, OR spends his time cribbing on the fence! He is unable to graze b/c his top teeth are worn down so badly. Cribbing should be stopped for a horse's own health. It can cause ulcers, stomach and intestinal problems, not to mention dental issues

[@SephirothWaifu]

FenderTaylor122 I guess thhe same can be said for you when you are and wear down your enamel. You sound like an add hope, no offense, just stating the truth

[@christiaanprinsloo8951]

This videos information is outdated and should no longer be followed. Cribbing in horses is caused by high cortisol levels. Attempting to prevent cribbing has a much higher mortality rate than allowing it to happen.

[@yinzer2231]

same

[@Redwarfa]

Thats wind sucking

[@cameronp44]

Burnie!!! Lol

[@nannettebattista6224]

I heard about woodprix good opinions.

[@RebelishGirl]

everyone must be coming from roosterteeth

[@antonshkabara3090]

Make it wooden with the help of the Woodglut instructions.

[@AdamGrier]

I just saw a video of a burping horse

[@sophialow340]

My adventure with woodworking started with Stodoys.

[@Quaggz]

one of many reasons why I hate goofy fucking horses

[@sassygrxlla8470]

Quaggz B um do you even ride? No I don’t think you did

[@JordanWright18]

Horses are so stupid... wow.

[@alyssa-ch6zq]

No they aren't, the people that own the horses are stupid, like he said, they do it because they are bored and they haven't had enough exersise.

[@ottbbandit3671]

+888Horse Lover888 my horse was a race horse and he does it because he was so bored in that tiny stall but know he is outside and inside I ride him 2-3 times a week and he still does it his cribbing collet doesn't help sometimes

[@ottbbandit3671]

+888Horse Lover888 my horse was a race horse and he does it because he was so bored in that tiny stall but know he is outside and inside I ride him 2-3 times a week and he still does it his cribbing collet doesn't help sometimes I

[@sassygrxlla8470]

Well they’re smarter then you

[@quandiliousgunch235]

smarter than you

[@soundslave]

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