tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209475776802800748.post512180489771240482..comments2024-01-30T21:52:33.126-08:00Comments on My Equestrian World: Stopping a CribberEdwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01147322172866367128noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209475776802800748.post-49180063616598023592011-08-24T10:23:30.729-07:002011-08-24T10:23:30.729-07:00Thanks for the comment KK, and thank you all for l...Thanks for the comment KK, and thank you all for leaving comments, I forgot to say thanks, so rude of me sorry.<br /><br />KK, I think I know why he is cribbing at first I thought it was stress but now more research has shown that lots of cribbers have a higher number of pleasure endorphins than a normal horse, and when cribbers eat hard feed it can increase the overall number of cribs for about 40 minutes if fed forage the cribbing is decreased for about 50 minutes, but yes I am aware some horses crib because of ulcers but luckily I believe Niko is ulcer free. He is an ex-racehorse and he developed this habit during his racing career when he was stuck in a box for up to 23 hours a day. <br /><br />If you did get a chance to shot a video that would be very helpful.Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147322172866367128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209475776802800748.post-62310628822454994682011-08-21T12:35:13.804-07:002011-08-21T12:35:13.804-07:00Oh wow, didn't know that Niko Cribbed.I sure h...Oh wow, didn't know that Niko Cribbed.I sure hate those collars they use...I am glad that you are tryuing to curtail it as naturally as you can. They say there is a possibility of ulcers and grazing grasses can help. I use a bee pollen supp, when there is not grasses(like now at my place).<br /><br />I also have a massage theripist for my mare. She has taught me all the moves to ensure a supple horse..maybe I'll try to shoot a small video for you, ther are quite a few stretches, that are safe for us to help our horse freinds out of tighnesses.<br />They really do love it too Edward..once they start to yawn, you know you've gotten something accomplished!<br /><br />Hope by now, maybe he has suppled up some.<br />KKallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209475776802800748.post-822397120893928702011-08-16T11:41:38.374-07:002011-08-16T11:41:38.374-07:00Mary and Debi, I don’t really think much of equine...Mary and Debi, I don’t really think much of equine chiropractors, I think it is normally best to let these thing sort themselves out on there own, but having said that if he needs one then he needs one and that is that. He is well on his way to recovery and I intend to bring him back into work very slowly, if after all this is done he goes lame again then I will defiantly have to consider a chiropractor, or some form of treatment. <br /> <br />Deanna, yes it can be a shock how fast wood chewers can munch their way though something, sounds like the vinegar really worked well.Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01147322172866367128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209475776802800748.post-86962584423928805802011-08-16T07:52:59.049-07:002011-08-16T07:52:59.049-07:00I had a shetland/welsh that ate a 2x4 before I eve...I had a shetland/welsh that ate a 2x4 before I even realized that he was EATING the wood feeder. I had no idea what to do - and I didn't have any money - so I stole, er, borrowed my Mom's vinegar and after my Dad replaced the 2x4, I soaked the wood with the vinegar. My pony never chewed wood again!<br />So glad your plan is working with your horse!Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05576090634674056178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209475776802800748.post-70706337116333238082011-08-15T19:32:18.968-07:002011-08-15T19:32:18.968-07:00I bet he's mad at you for taking the joy out o...I bet he's mad at you for taking the joy out of his day. I hope it works. I agree, its a bad habit for a horse to have. Our large animal vet also has a chiropractic license. We've never used her for that, but there is a lot of attention in our area for hands on massage on equines.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580566645138790920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8209475776802800748.post-16108683102341347202011-08-15T18:15:57.251-07:002011-08-15T18:15:57.251-07:00I hope you have that annoying habit curtailed. I w...I hope you have that annoying habit curtailed. I wonder if he could use a visit from the chiropractor for his shoulder. I don't know if that is an option for you. I've never tried it but I read on blogs here that quite a few folks do and they seem to put a horse back in order. I don't know, just a thought.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.com