Does Hand-Feeding Treats Promote Biting?
I’ve been told that hand-feeding treats to horses promotes biting. What is the “industry” stance on this issue? In my limited experience they seem to enjoy it and almost all horses I’ve hand-fed take it gently with their lips.
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Bonnie V. Beaver, BS, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVB, is a professor of
Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University.
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