Using A Twitch Properly

Proper use of a twitch.Visit Handyhorseman.com for many more videos

[@allisongracy1687]

I appreciate you taking the time to explain the proper uses and technique for using a twitch. I understand many are offended by the thought of this method. Just want to share my experience for anyone who thinks it is in humane to use a twitch. My vet who is an amazing vet but also very passionate about the treatment of animals. When my horse was pregnant and ended up aborting the fetuses early, my vet explained that he was going to have a lot of things to do for her in order to make sure she didn't get infection and die. She was pregnant when I got her and the people before never had a vet check her so when she began showing sings of early labor, we were already concerned. Then after work one afternoon, 4 months before she should have been due, we discovered that during the night she had delivered. She was pregnant with twins and neither of the boys were developed enough to even have a chance of surviving. So when our vet came out, I spent over 4 hours helping him take care of her. He had to induce her agin in order to have her push more and get more of the sack/placenta out. Since any of the afterbirth that's possibly still inside could cause deathly infections he wanted to be very careful, yet thorough in "cleaning her out". This is why he taught me the proper way to twitch her, so I could hold her while he got everything out. Using it the correct way, I was able to use the twitch to keep her calm while he worked on her for over 2 hours, to make sure he got everything out. That was a very educational evening for me, as well as extremely emotionally devastating for me. She was never in pain while I used the twitch and had no complications from it either. I hope sharing this will help some understand the necessary times to use this tool and most importantly learn to use it correctly. God Bless

[@HandyHorsemanOhio]

Thanks

[@coffeehugger]

Guy looks sane. Just hope others are also. Good video.

[@liddykey1856]

I’m sry for saying this but I hate this I mean you wouldn’t want someone pinching the crap out of your nose

[@freddyaltina2737]

This is necessary though

[@dottthemovie]

@Animal girl It is necessary. If you did your research, you would find that this twitch is very useful and better than using drugs. The effect the nose twitch has in the horse is twofold, they act as a distraction and also cause the horse to produce natural endorphines that help it relax in a stressful situation, somewhat similar to acupuncture or acupressure. Some horses once the twitch is correctly applied become relaxed and almost "floppy" about their ears and nose as though doped up with medication.

[@liddykey1856]

I mean like see how he moves his head he don’t like it

[@dottthemovie]

The effect the nose twitch has in the horse is twofold, they act as a distraction and also cause the horse to produce natural endorphines that help it relax in a stressful situation, somewhat similar to acupuncture or acupressure. Some horses once the twitch is correctly applied become relaxed and almost "floppy" about their ears and nose as though doped up with medication.

[@plumcrazypreston2797]

Maybe a sedative drug instead? That's how vets work with dogs to do sensitive things.

[@Judythemoongirl]

Horses are much, much bigger than dogs. They would need a very large amount of sedative and it would be very expensive not to mention have potential side effects. Vets typically don’t like to sedate animals unless they really need to

[@dottthemovie]

The effect the nose twitch has in the horse is twofold, they act as a distraction and also cause the horse to produce natural endorphines that help it relax in a stressful situation, somewhat similar to acupuncture or acupressure. Some horses once the twitch is correctly applied become relaxed and almost "floppy" about their ears and nose as though doped up with medication. Sedative drugs for horses require a very large amount, and can be dangerous and have potentially dangerous side effect. This is only temporary and it doesn't harm the horse in anyway. As long at the Horse's CRT is normal he/she will be fine :)

[@asportableskatesharpening4207]

I love your videos and everything about your channel except for this. I just don't support this, it's a torture device, I would rather sedate than do this... Just my opinion

[@dottthemovie]

It is not a torture device. Maybe do your research, instead of being a typical stereotypical Gen Z.The effect the nose twitch has in the horse is twofold, they act as a distraction and also cause the horse to produce natural endorphines that help it relax in a stressful situation, somewhat similar to acupuncture or acupressure. Some horses once the twitch is correctly applied become relaxed and almost "floppy" about their ears and nose as though doped up with medication.