Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. An action in which a tethered horse pulls backward powerfully on its halter. The horse may have it's hindhooves slip, causing it to fall and roll, or if the halter breaks, the horse may tumble backward and risk injury. Halter-pulling may become habitual in some horses and is considered a dangerous vice. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995.
Some animals become skilled at halter slipping.
To prevent this behavior, once it becomes a habit, specially designed haIters must be used. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995. Definition from Hurnik et al., 1995.