How to Buy a Horse Twitch

A horse twitch can help you to hold a reluctant horse still during shoeing, grooming or medical treatments. Twitches come with wooden handles and chains or you can use "humane" twitches with cords and rubber-coated handles. Twitches twist the upper lip releasing hormones in the horses body which relaxes the horse. The twitch if done properly should not hurt a horse.

Instructions

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      Visit your local farm supply store like Agway, Paris Farmer's Union (see Resources below) or Tractor Supply to find a horse twitches.

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      Look for twitches at online retailers like Dover Saddlery, Horse.com, or Damron International (see Resources below). These retailers typically carry a selection of horse twitches in stock.

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      Visit tack shops and veterinary supply shops. You can also buy twitches from Amazon.com.