Horses develop these “bad habits” due to boredom. Sometimes boredom can be associated with a low intake of roughage (grass/hay) and few hours of chewing (grass/hay). They will develop a repeated behavioral action since they have a lot of free time. You can sometimes break a horse from this vice by occupying this free time with activities. You might want to supply them with free hay/grass to occupy the hours with chewing, add additional animals or more space or provide them with play toys (large rubber air balls). These are all just suggestions to increase the activity levels of the horse.
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