It's not a new fad and probably isn't what you're thinking. Horses sometimes accidentally become wounded by pieces of metal or wire, splinters of wood, or even grass awns that become lodged in their tongue, mouth, or throat as they eat. These and other foreign bodies can cause serious medical problems and great discomfort for a horse within hours or days of the puncture.

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