EQUINE experts from the University of Lincoln are looking for horse owners to take part in a short study.

They are working with colleagues from the University of Liverpool on research into crib-biting and wind-sucking in horses and ponies.

Crib-biting is when a horse chomps down on a static object or surface with its teeth and gulps down air.

Participation in the study involves owners completing a brief questionnaire about their horse's behaviour, health and daily routine, which should take about 15 minutes.

The aim of the study is to obtain health and management data from horses that display crib-biting or wind-sucking behaviour in order to understand more about it and how it may be prevented or its effects lessened.

Wind-sucking behaviour is similar to crib-biting, but the horse does not grasp on to a fixed object.

Anyone interested in sharing their experience of either of the conditions should e-mail cribbing@liv.ac.uk with contact details and any questions.