Lip chains vs twitches

[slumdog]

Do you google controversial horse related topics as inspiration for your posts? Just wondered...

 

[poiuytrewq]

I use a twitch if needed, very rarely but it saves one of us being hurt and a big fight. Chains I don't like the idea of tbh

 

[Hells Bells]

Slumdog, I think you might be right!

 

[ShowjumpingPrincess]

For you read the posts under hat thread, you will realise that I don't ride in rollkur (but I can't blame you; there were lots of pages!) I just ride deeper and rounder than most people. You may also understand the way I ride and treat horses a little better as well.

 

[ShowjumpingPrincess]

Just to add, I have not had this horse long,but with help from my mum, he is slowly progressing and I can now use a headcollar for basic handling and leading. I now use a chiffney for turning out and at showed, but for other stuff it now just a headcollar or a stallion chain over other nose.

 

[MagicMelon]

i would not use a lip chain due to the potential it has to do serious damage, and i would not use a twitch on a daily basis either. i would use a skin twitch over anything else as the release is instant and it can only be maintained for a limited period of time.

IMO if you are using either on a daily basis for routine events you need to address the basic handling of you horse as something is wrong

This... sort out the handling issues! I know plenty of stallions which are well behaved, like any horse, there's never an excuse for a horse who won't even behave to be led / groomed / bathed etc.

 

[YasandCrystal]

I have used a similar kind of gum twitch when working on a stud. But a rope instead if a chain.. tbh I wouldnt dream of using a chain on such delicate skin. Ouch.
However when used with a smallish piece of rope, applied on and off, not constantly works very well.
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^^ This - I have one made of rope - it's made by Shires - I think they are called an 'Indian twitch'. We used it when my WB had to be freezemarked for LOU. I actually prefer this to a twitch - I think it is more humane. I wouldn't like to use a chain.

 

[Tinsel Town]

Do you google controversial horse related topics as inspiration for your posts? Just wondered...

^^ this! and I'm pretty glad I didnt know about the hyperflexion thread until just now.......

 

[DabDab]

Just to add, I have not had this horse long,but with help from my mum, he is slowly progressing and I can now use a headcollar for basic handling and leading. I now use a chiffney for turning out and at showed, but for other stuff it now just a headcollar or a stallion chain over other nose.

How's the riding of this horse coming op? (I'm assuming this was the stallion that was a slug to ride)

 

[ShowjumpingPrincess]

How's the riding of this horse coming op? (I'm assuming this was the stallion that was a slug to ride)

I posted a new thread on this about a week ago , have a look off you want