I'm hoping someone can shed some light on this. I have a
gelding, 10 years old, and every so often (2-3 years) he gets in this snit or
something and has to dig. We're talking 3-4 feet deep holes. He'll
do this in the pen and his stall. He gets ridden regularly, turned out
20/7 and has a whole herd to hang out with. He has a bit of a nervous
streak - hates to be left behind, but this usually manifests in pacing. I
don't know where the digging comes in, but it is rather funny to see him hanging
over the edge, butt high, dirt flying and the other boys standing around
watching the show. I'm worried about the stress on his legs and on his
stomach. He was treated for ulcers last year and has been clear since
September. Any clues? Suggestions?
