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Weaving, swaying side to side in a stall, is often a sign of what in horses?

Stress, often from being confined or separated from the herd.

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  1. Stress ✔
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Why: Horses are herd animals and feel safest with other horses. Being shut in a stall or kept away from herd mates can cause stress behaviors like weaving. More turnout and company usually helps.

Huh, didn't know that: UMN says research has shown that putting up a mirror will reduce the time spent weaving.

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Answer: Stress. Horses are herd animals and feel safest with other horses. Being shut in a stall or kept away from herd mates can cause stress behaviors like weaving. More turnout and company usually helps.

  1. Managing unwanted behaviors and vices, UMN Extension extension.umn.edu/node/866
    Stress often causes weaving and occurs in horses separated from the herd or confined to a stall.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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