Page 1084 - The Veterinary Care of the Horse

EAR TWITCH

Gently grasping the ear of a horse and twisting it slightly or pulling it downwards is another
VetBooks.ir method of restraint that is sometimes used. However it is not recommended as poor

technique can make a horse head shy.

HUMANE TWITCH
The humane twitch (Figure 24.18) is an aluminium tool applied over the horse’s muzzle. The

ends are squeezed together and fixed in a closed position with the attached cord. It works in a
similar fashion to the rope twitch, but is easier to apply to some horses. The disadvantage is

the shorter length of the handle if the horse raises its head.