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        Figure 22.5 An anti-weaving grille




        SELF-MUTILATION AND RUG CHEWING



        Some stabled horses will bite or chew themselves or their rugs when confined to the stable
        for  long  periods  of  time.  Stallions,  in  particular,  may  repeatedly  lick  or  chew  their  chest,

        shoulder, flank or the inside of a forelimb. If the behaviour persists it can cause hair loss,
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