Comments on: To Twitch or Not To Twitch http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:25:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Allison http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7537 Allison Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:51:18 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7537 I don't know too much about twitches, except for what I learned in this article, but I think the horse's safety is always more important than its comfort. Even if a twitch is a little uncomfortable for a horse, it should be used when necessary to keep a horse safe. I don’t know too much about twitches, except for what I learned in this article, but I think the horse’s safety is always more important than its comfort. Even if a twitch is a little uncomfortable for a horse, it should be used when necessary to keep a horse safe.

]]> By: Salina http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7529 Salina Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:20:42 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7529 Very true. I only use the twitch on one mare that is horrible to give shots to. She nearly kicked me last time! Very true.
I only use the twitch on one mare that is horrible to give shots to. She nearly kicked me last time!

]]> By: Stargazer http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7519 Stargazer Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:07:06 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7519 Alexyz, horses are made differently than we are, so it wouldn't hurt them like it would us, unless used incorrectly. Its sort of like how having our skin groomed with a curry comb; not good for us, fine for the horse because of the way we are made. I would have the vet twitch a horse only if necessary, because really, if it doesn't need it, why use it? Alexyz, horses are made differently than we are, so it wouldn’t hurt them like it would us, unless used incorrectly. Its sort of like how having our skin groomed with a curry comb; not good for us, fine for the horse because of the way we are made.

I would have the vet twitch a horse only if necessary, because really, if it doesn’t need it, why use it?

]]> By: HorseFeathers http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7510 HorseFeathers Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:36:58 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7510 Thank y'all. The twitch may look like a cruel piece of equiptment but look at it this way. Would you rather have an over-stressed horse cause an accident and possibly hurt itself and others, or be calmed quickly with the twich. Again.. I hope I never have to use a twitch on a horse. That is why it is important to train them. Got to do my chores. -HF Thank y’all. The twitch may look like a cruel piece of equiptment but look at it this way. Would you rather have an over-stressed horse cause an accident and possibly hurt itself and others, or be calmed quickly with the twich. Again.. I hope I never have to use a twitch on a horse. That is why it is important to train them. Got to do my chores.
-HF

]]> By: Ginger http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7498 Ginger Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:40:24 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7498 Great Blog, Thank you for raising awareness! Embarrassing enough i don't think i've heard of this, ha, i don't think my vet would think of it considering my miniature horse is so calm, tiny and bomb proof but it's a good thing to know Great Blog,
Thank you for raising awareness! Embarrassing enough i don’t think i’ve heard of this, ha, i don’t think my vet would think of it considering my miniature horse is so calm, tiny and bomb proof but it’s a good thing to know

]]> By: mustangmane http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7494 mustangmane Sun, 01 Mar 2009 23:41:14 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7494 It's true, the twitch should ONLY be used for overly-stressed horses. It definitely should not be used everyday, and only if your horse is in complete trauma. Great blog, HorseFeathers! I can't wait to hear more from you. -mustangmane It’s true, the twitch should ONLY be used for overly-stressed horses. It definitely should not be used everyday, and only if your horse is in complete trauma.

Great blog, HorseFeathers! I can’t wait to hear more from you.
-mustangmane

]]> By: Alexyz http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7486 Alexyz Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:01:23 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7486 To tell the truth, I won't let a vet use a twitch on my horse, and neither should anyone else. Its mean and wrong. Do you won't a doctor twitching you're upper lip, instead of calming you down the right way? Go figure! To tell the truth, I won’t let a vet use a twitch on my horse, and neither should anyone else. Its mean and wrong. Do you won’t a doctor twitching you’re upper lip, instead of calming you down the right way? Go figure!

]]> By: Peanut http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7462 Peanut Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:50:14 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7462 Gully is a really calm horse, he is well trained too. So I dont think he needs to use a twitch Gully is a really calm horse, he is well trained too. So I dont think he needs to use a twitch

]]> By: HorseFeathers http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7419 HorseFeathers Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:10:25 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7419 Exactly... make sure you know what your doing around horses or trust me you will regret it and so will your horse. Exactly… make sure you know what your doing around horses or trust me you will regret it and so will your horse.

]]> By: Cowgirl http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/to-twitch-or-not-to-twitch/2009/02/28/#comment-7417 Cowgirl Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:42:46 +0000 http://www.girlshorseclub.com/blog/?p=3346#comment-7417 I agree with Stargazer. I prefer to have the vet NOT use this method, if that is possible. Usually, my horse is pretty calm. But I do understand why sometimes vets have to take the neccessary precautions to keep everyone safe. When I'm put in a situtation envolving a Twitch, I ask the vat about what method would be less painful for the horse. Only people that KNOW how to use a Twitch should use it. Good Job HorseFeathers :-) I agree with Stargazer. I prefer to have the vet NOT use this method, if that is possible. Usually, my horse is pretty calm. But I do understand why sometimes vets have to take the neccessary precautions to keep everyone safe. When I’m put in a situtation envolving a Twitch, I ask the vat about what method would be less painful for the horse. Only people that KNOW how to use a Twitch should use it.

Good Job HorseFeathers :-)

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