Stopping cribbing?

Fiona McLeod · 07-15-2008, 05:06 PM

Not sure if this is the right place, but I'll bash on anyway.

Since being put in a stable at Massey, Tally's remembered how to crib. He was stabled a lot with a previous owner and it didn't do wonderful things for his brains or his opinion on confinement, he seems to be a box-walker, a door-banger and a cribber when put in a stable.

Anyway, now when I put him in the yard, if he gets bored he starts gnawing on the fences, he doesn't truly crib but rakes his teeth across them and chews. It's not a big problem yet as in his paddock he's fine but I'd like to nip it in the bud.

I tried putting dishwashing liquid on the fence but he seemed perfectly content licking at that, so I found a tube of wasabi on the shelf and tried that. He loves the bloody stuff. He spent the entire time licking the fence, nickering happily. I tried putting a whole lot on and he was delighted.

Any advice?! Experiences!??? I was thinking chilli powder but he'd probably like that too.

JKetsche · 07-15-2008, 05:14 PM

I use McNasty, then put a thin layer of cayenne pepper on that. Be careful if showing though (I don't do it in show season), as it can show up as a prohibited substance (or so I've heard, though I don't know). I have also used tape wormer, which is a bit more effective (but keep in mind there is a potential for resistance, so I don't do that all the time, just right after worming!). I also have tried baby-safe Desitin, but I try to steer away from that, too, as it's not ideal for swallowing. The McNasty is really the only thing I've found (particularly when used in conjunction with this other stuff) that stops or slows my hardcore cribber. Usually keeping her occupied with hay helps, but it won't stop her.

gluey33 · 07-15-2008, 05:28 PM

Have you got cribstop spray or paste over there. Its pretty good. Can also use the spray to stop them annoying bandages. Just don't breathe the stuff in

dotgotcalm · 07-16-2008, 03:52 AM

Your horse is trying to tell you something. How about trying to figure out what he's saying rather than spending time and money to shut him up?

BettyBootsy · 07-16-2008, 05:10 AM

coat with axle grease then sprinkle the red pepper on top but the actual best thing we have done is having the vet insert hog rings into the top front teeth.

Simon Says · 07-16-2008, 05:14 AM

I have tried every trick in the book with Storm and NOTHING works! The collar helps, but the only thing that i found really helped him was turning him out in pasture, he is to busy eating grass to worry about cribbing!! Good luck!

Dusty1979 · 07-16-2008, 07:03 AM

Putting some strands of electric wire inside your board fencing (using stand-off insulators) is really the only way to keep the horse away from and respecting the fence.

We have split rail fencing and three strands of wire spaced top - middle - bottom across the inside of the fence.

If you have a determined one, you may get some chewing on the fence posts, but this setup will deter most of them.

Chewing on fences = one very angry horse owner - ME!

07-15-2008, 05:06 PM	#1
Fiona McLeod Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 277 Images: 2	Stopping cribbing? Not sure if this is the right place, but I'll bash on anyway. Since being put in a stable at Massey, Tally's remembered how to crib. He was stabled a lot with a previous owner and it didn't do wonderful things for his brains or his opinion on confinement, he seems to be a box-walker, a door-banger and a cribber when put in a stable. Anyway, now when I put him in the yard, if he gets bored he starts gnawing on the fences, he doesn't truly crib but rakes his teeth across them and chews. It's not a big problem yet as in his paddock he's fine but I'd like to nip it in the bud. I tried putting dishwashing liquid on the fence but he seemed perfectly content licking at that, so I found a tube of wasabi on the shelf and tried that. He loves the bloody stuff. He spent the entire time licking the fence, nickering happily. I tried putting a whole lot on and he was delighted. Any advice?! Experiences!??? I was thinking chilli powder but he'd probably like that too. __________________ Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world - The Second Coming, William Butler Yeats

07-15-2008, 05:14 PM	#2
JKetsche Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 1,854 Images: 3	I use McNasty, then put a thin layer of cayenne pepper on that. Be careful if showing though (I don't do it in show season), as it can show up as a prohibited substance (or so I've heard, though I don't know). I have also used tape wormer, which is a bit more effective (but keep in mind there is a potential for resistance, so I don't do that all the time, just right after worming!). I also have tried baby-safe Desitin, but I try to steer away from that, too, as it's not ideal for swallowing. The McNasty is really the only thing I've found (particularly when used in conjunction with this other stuff) that stops or slows my hardcore cribber. Usually keeping her occupied with hay helps, but it won't stop her. __________________ "Please contact the Administrator if your date of birth has changed."

07-16-2008, 05:14 AM	#6
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 3,742 Images: 214	I have tried every trick in the book with Storm and NOTHING works! The collar helps, but the only thing that i found really helped him was turning him out in pasture, he is to busy eating grass to worry about cribbing!! Good luck! __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

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Dusty1979 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minnesota (rural area) Posts: 716 Images: 12	Putting some strands of electric wire inside your board fencing (using stand-off insulators) is really the only way to keep the horse away from and respecting the fence. We have split rail fencing and three strands of wire spaced top - middle - bottom across the inside of the fence. If you have a determined one, you may get some chewing on the fence posts, but this setup will deter most of them. Chewing on fences = one very angry horse owner - ME!