RhossT
Well-Known Member
Has anyone else's horse had acupuncture? My horse reacted as if he had been given a hefty dose of sedation. The only difference was he came round as soon as the needles were removed.
Interesting. The acupuncture was to help the horse relax while the chiropractic vet worked round his poll, rather than as part of the treatment. She also finds it is better than a twitch for ponies with small ears.
Not sure I understand that, I don't know of any vet who would use an ear twitch. My vet uses a muzzle twitch when necessary.
I have seen it done although not to my own horse. I am not sure how a muzzle twitch would work when the vet wants to look inside a horse's mouth? I have also seen a professional clipper do this.
You didn't say that the vet was working inside the mouth but at the poll. I would not allow a 'professional' clipper to use an ear twitch. They do not work in the same way as a muzzle twitch, which releases endorphins in susceptible animals.
Because twitching the upper lip does nothing to stop the mouth from being opened. I think ear twitching is a dreadful thing to doI have seen it done although not to my own horse. I am not sure how a muzzle twitch would work when the vet wants to look inside a horse's mouth? I have also seen a professional clipper do this.
I have seen it done although not to my own horse. I am not sure how a muzzle twitch would work when the vet wants to look inside a horse's mouth? I have also seen a professional clipper do this.