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  1. Some horses hurt themselves by biting or kicking the abdomen with their hindlegs. Some of these horses also vocalize. Underlying causes include displacement behavior, self-reinforced behavior, and redirected behavior. Skin diseases and pain can also lead to self-mutilation and must be excluded.

  2. A variety of behavior problems occur in horses. Some of the most common are those associated with aggression (including aggression towards people), fear and phobias, sexual behavioral problems, performance problems (such as bucking), abnormal eating habits, and undesirable stall behaviors.

  3. For more information about behavior problems specific to horses, please see Behavior Problems in Horses. An abnormal behavior is one that is dysfunctional and unusual. This is different from a behavioral complaint, which is an undesirable but "normal" action.

  4. 1 day ago · During a ridden examination, your veterinarian can also evaluate dangerous behaviors, such as bucking or rearing, or any other undesirable ridden behaviors such as lack of impulsion, falling ...

  5. Counterconditioning is a method for reducing undesirable behavior by teaching the horse to replace it with another more favorable behavior. In the hoof-picking example, the horse will learn faster if it is first taught to stand calmly and relax in exchange for a treat.

  6. Jun 1, 2023 · This review discusses important aspects of normal horse behaviour, key factors in the development and treatment of undesirable behaviours in horses, and the potential role of behaviour modifying medication as an adjunct to an overall behaviour modification program.

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  8. This review discusses potential causes for the development and maintenance of undesirable behaviours in horses and highlights the various considerations involved in determining the most appropriate course for reducing or eliminating these behaviours.