May 28, 2015 Posted by Nancy Diehl. Researchers have developed a list of reasons a horse might bite. Learn the causes and how to train a horse not to nip.Q:What causes a horse to bite? A:Like most aggressions between horses, there are more bite threats than actual bites, because horses deftly learn to respond to each other’s subtle warnings. Generally horses at will, given enough space, will flee or avoid aggressions more serious than threats.What we call bites can range from nips where the tee...

All horses need deep sleep overnight that requires lying down completely. Stall size, bedding, and stress can cause horses to get insufficient rest.Horses don’t sleep much, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need it. Horses that don’t get enough deep sleep—the kind that requires lying down with the whole body or at least the head against the ground—can collapse from fatigue, according to an equine veterinary behaviorist.“The most important thing is that when horses are in that kind of sleep, eithe...

Colic is a scary and an all too often deadly occurrence in horses. Luckily, there are precautionary measures you, the serious horse owner, can take towards colic prevention in your horse. RSB Animal Health and Joanie Johnston, founder and product creator of Nose-It! Pet, Nose-It! Equine and Nose-It! Zoo, shared with us 6 tips to preventing a colic tragedy in your barn.Here are 6 simple colic prevention tips for your horse:#1 – Maintain a regular feeding schedule. And remember, consistent access...