My 3 yr old lives in an in and out 24/7 with a huge attached paddock so is never locked in a stall… but when he does come in he loves to do this. I suspect he like the noise effect more than anything. No other horse on the property does this so he picked this up all on his own. Am concerned about potential damage his teeth. I
Anybody have any tips on this? Maybe PVC pipe or perhaps rubber horse split and fitted around each bar? Opinions on this option or other suggestions? TIA!
What do you do when he does it? Do you then pay attention to him? I have had a few horses who have done this (one is in my barn right now), and it is their way of getting my attention: to let me know it is time for dinner, time to get turned out.
Time for me to come and do ‘something’. 
In one concrete block stable I was in long ago, during the harsh winters, the 12’ x 12’ top of the stalls was chain link.
Shw horses were in there 24/7 with a bit of turnout in the arena or round pen for a few months until it was not icy
This one horse did run his teeth up and down, so the owner added a plywood board to it and that stopped it.
I can hear/see him on the cameras so no profit for him in terms of attention as I’m in the house. !
What about securing some plastic lattice or something over it? Then you’ll still have airflow as opposed to plywood or a sheet of plexiglass . My concern would be he’s doing permanent damage to his teeth
What if you give him some sort of more suitable stall toy? Covering the bars with a split hose sounds good in theory to protect his teeth, as long as he can’t pull it off and chew it I suppose.
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