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Letters > Horse Herd Behavior/Herd Dynamics "Other horses are a huge problem"

Dear Keith... Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Morning Keith I wonder if I could bother you about the issue of my Biting Saddler horse. He doesn't seem to like many other horses and is usually fine in the paddock in the day (he stands alone and does not socialise with the other horse), but my problem is he bites the other horses like crazy in the stable. I have read your article on Biting, but I don't have a problem with him biting me in anyway - he allows me to do just about anything whether we are in the stable or out riding - but other horses are a huge problem especially when he comes in at night. What do you think the root of this problem may be and what do you suggest I do?? Again I thank you for your interesting articles Cheers Sharon

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