Crib Biting Collar

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Crib Biting Collar

This is an effective preventative measure for horses that crib bite. Pressure builds when the horse arches his neck to suck and swallow air which effectively discourages the habit . Use the crib bite collar in addition to a good daily routine to help prevent boredom or stress . Both boredom and stress are thought to be major contributors to this stable vice.

Cribbing is a repetitive behavior, characterized by grabbing an upright object with the teeth ,pulling against the object and sucking air. Horses often lick a surface they are about to use for cribbing . Horses that crib can spend anywhere from 15% – 65% of their day performing this stereotypy .

The Crib Biting Collar is the most used method . These collars generally consist of two straps , one goes in front of the ears and the other behind. The straps hold a piece of galvanized steel under the horse’s neck. With the piece of steel in position, it is uncomfortable to flex the neck and perform cribbing behavior. Ensure the collar is properly fitted to reduce tissue damage. Cribbing collars are effective in preventing cribbing in most horses, but are only effective when the horse is wearing the collar.

For maximum effect you can use the Crib Biting Collar with Cribox .This is an anti cribbing and wood sucking solution which prevents crib-biting and chewing on wood and other surfaces.This protects your doors and fencing from cribbing .You can purchase Cribox for maximum effect to stop your horses Cribbing habit.

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You can find out more about this annoying habit here by reading this article which we found written by The Ohio State University.