There’s a lot to understand and consider when dealing with undesirable horse behaviors. New research from Brazil confirms the connection between confining a horse to a stall without sufficient food to keep him occupied and an increased likelihood of undesirable behaviors.
Source: EQUUS, November 2, 2020. Link. If a horse develops unwanted behaviors, Ribeiro urges owners to consider how management and feeding practices may be contributing to the problem.
When comparing all of the data, the researchers found no link between different training routines and behavior, but they did find significant association between undesirable behaviors and low dry-matter intake and less time spent eating.”
INSIGHTS: Like toddlers apparently horses can get hangry too! 😉