RobinHood
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Ditto the hoofpick and bailing twine, gets the job done quickly with no fuss.
Twitching a horse while clipping
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rosie fronfelen
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quite so, used to clip on my own with a short twitch, tied to the head collar- no probs. and horses 100% after with no hard feelings!!( they usually nearly dosed off, twitches tend to have that effect!!)
Aru
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If you do decide to twitch, it's better to apply the twitch before the horse has got himself worked up.
Remember to keep it tight while it's on, and pay attention to the time period.........12 to 15 minutes is about as much as you'll get before having to give the horse a fifteen minute break.
Also, keep an eye on the state of the horse. He should have the appearance of a doped horse with a soft outline to his eye, droopy eyelids, and a relaxed manner. Should his eye become 'hardened' and vacant-looking, with a distinct peak on his eyebrow, the effect of the calming endorphins is wearing off. This means that his adrenalin levels are rising, and a violent reaction is likely.
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very good advise...
remember that horses can shake of the effect quite quickly so expect the unexpected.
Do try and wear a helmet both the person who's holding the twitch and the one clipping at least until you see how the horse will react it might safe you a nasty kick if they rear.
All horses are individuals not every horse responds well to the twitch.Most are fine but still precautions are a good idea
Dont leave a twitch on for more than 15 minute's release and let the complete blood flow return to the lip,wait a while then reapply if nessecary.
The point of the twitch on the lip (not the neck or ear twitch )
is to hit a pressure point that releases endorphins in the horse brain and calm's them down...while uncomfortable twitching done properly should not hurt the horse...and there are plenty of types of different twitches out there so have a look around they arent all just a bit of rope on a stick...
though the old reliable method is quite effective it can be harsh on the skin around the nose if to small of a string is used.
If you do decide to twitch, it's better to apply the twitch before the horse has got himself worked up.
Remember to keep it tight while it's on, and pay attention to the time period.........12 to 15 minutes is about as much as you'll get before having to give the horse a fifteen minute break.
Also, keep an eye on the state of the horse. He should have the appearance of a doped horse with a soft outline to his eye, droopy eyelids, and a relaxed manner. Should his eye become 'hardened' and vacant-looking, with a distinct peak on his eyebrow, the effect of the calming endorphins is wearing off. This means that his adrenalin levels are rising, and a violent reaction is likely.
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very good advise...
remember that horses can shake of the effect quite quickly so expect the unexpected.
Do try and wear a helmet both the person who's holding the twitch and the one clipping at least until you see how the horse will react it might safe you a nasty kick if they rear.
All horses are individuals not every horse responds well to the twitch.Most are fine but still precautions are a good idea
Dont leave a twitch on for more than 15 minute's release and let the complete blood flow return to the lip,wait a while then reapply if nessecary.
The point of the twitch on the lip (not the neck or ear twitch )
is to hit a pressure point that releases endorphins in the horse brain and calm's them down...while uncomfortable twitching done properly should not hurt the horse...and there are plenty of types of different twitches out there so have a look around they arent all just a bit of rope on a stick...
though the old reliable method is quite effective it can be harsh on the skin around the nose if to small of a string is used.
KatB
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I twitch a majority of horses to clip their head. It is safer than having a horse than can fidget, specially with blades near eyes!!
The only one I didnt do was Goddy, as he loved being clipped and was a star for his whole head, and used to "help" me to clip his head by dropping it
Ear twitching I will NEVER do, or EVER let anyone do to my horse. It is unnecessary and will make a horse head shy. Pinching the neck will have a similar effect without causng ongoing issues!
Ear twitching I will NEVER do, or EVER let anyone do to my horse. It is unnecessary and will make a horse head shy. Pinching the neck will have a similar effect without causng ongoing issues!
AengusOg
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I think its terrible the amount of unesesary sedation that goes on.
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I do too.
However, you have to be careful who you suggest that to on certain forums.
I got banned for life from Trot Online for asking why people didn't consider training a better option than sedation, and if vets even cared that there were alternatives to sedating horses for clipping.
Apparently their admin thought I was making a personal attack on another member.
I think its terrible the amount of unesesary sedation that goes on.
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I do too.
However, you have to be careful who you suggest that to on certain forums.
I got banned for life from Trot Online for asking why people didn't consider training a better option than sedation, and if vets even cared that there were alternatives to sedating horses for clipping.
mymare
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Really?? I find that very surprising.