Re: chew-proofing railraod ties

[Amanda Perez <amandaperez@ureach.com>]

Best solution would to have ties outside the fenced area 
(assuming a fencline exists along ties) so horses can't get at 
it.  If that does not work, a hot-wire would.  Could also 
sheath ties in metal (time consuming and pricey, though).
Also, horses are less likely to crib if they have pleny of 
forage to eat.  Putting hay inside two (doubled) hay-nets slows 
down eating, makes it last longer.  I have also heard of people 
using 'buster cubes' (orig. for dogs) with grain in them to 
keep horses amused and out of trouble.




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