The First Rider Wooden Lip Twitch is crafted with a sturdy wooden handle and a strong loop (typically rope or webbing) designed to secure gently around the horse’s upper lip. The secure grip of the handle allows the handler to apply consistent, controlled pressure to help soothe a restless or nervous horse during grooming, dentistry, veterinary procedures or farrier work. Designed for ease of use, the handle provides comfortable control, and the loop is strong enough for professional, stable use while maintaining a traditional, time-honoured approach to equine restraint.
Target Species: Horses (and ponies where suitably sized)
Application: For temporary restraint and calming of a horse during grooming, farriery, veterinary examination or any handling that requires the horse to remain still.
Method:
Ensure the horse is secured safely (haltered and tied or held).
Place the loop of the twitch around the horse’s upper lip, above the muzzle and below the nostril area, ensuring the material sits smoothly and evenly.
Hold the wooden handle and twist or tighten gently if required to secure the loop snugly but not excessively to the lip.
Maintain gentle, consistent pressure and keep the horse under observation, using this tool for the duration of the procedure only.
Once the work is complete, release the loop gently, remove the twitch, and reward or reassure the horse as appropriate.
Frequency:
Use only when needed for handling or procedure support not as a routine tool for everyday use.
Inspect the twitch regularly for wear, fraying of the loop or damage to the handle. Replace it if any deterioration is seen.
Wooden handle: Provides a natural, sturdy grip for the handler and reduces hand fatigue.
Strong loop design: Ensures a secure hold around the lip while distributing pressure evenly and safely.
Traditional, proven method of restraint: Familiar to many farriers, vets and handlers and helps maintain calm in situations where horses may be anxious.
Professional stable tool quality: Suitable for use in grooming, farrier, veterinary and general stable management contexts.
Compact and simple design: Easy to carry in a farrier or vet kit, quick to apply when needed.
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