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My pony stands out in the pasture and bobs her head constantly. Her teeth are fine, and it's not from bugs. What could cause this?

Last Updated: June 18, 2010

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It is difficult to determine why your pony may be behaving in this way without personal evaluation of the situation. Horses may be entertaining themselves or be displaying a vice, or some health issue may be involved when they do things like this. They may develop vices such as weaving in reaction to certain situations. Please consult with a veterinarian or local equine expert for an evaluation, and read more about horse behavior at Abnormal Horse Behavior.

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