Sandok - 2014-10-10 10:25 AM I noticed my mare the other day was licking the pipe on the stall. Is this an indication that she is missing a mineral or something?
I'm curious as well! Mine won't lick the mineral block to save his life. I've just assumed that it's a habit out of boredom.
My filly is very 'oral.' She does this because she's bored. Hasn't started cribbing and she also licks her mineral block. I think its just something she likes to do. I yell at her when she tries to do it to my trailer.
I had a couple horses that would do this when they wanted salt. I put out a white salt block and they ate it up! Since doing this they haven't licked a pipe :)