1
Q
what are some things to consider with physical restraint
A
- temperament
- age
- procedure
- experience/abilities of those involved
2
Q
lifting limb
A
- on same side, lift opposite forelimb
- don’t lift opposite hind leg (standing on 1 foot)
3
Q
shoulder twitch
A
- used as a diversion
- grab area in front of shoulder
- horse becomes submissive
4
Q
lip twitch
A
- not for all horses
- certain pressure points that if stimulated can release endorphins
5
Q
how does a lip twitch work
A
- placed on upper lip
1. pain and distraction
2. endorphin release
6
Q
regular style twitch
A
twist the handle
7
Q
humane lip twitch
A
clamp tightens
8
Q
self retaining lip twitch
A
stays on by itself
9
Q
chain lead
A
- over nose
- under upper lip
- placed on left side and goes over the bridge of nose and loops through halter
10
Q
gum chain
A
- under upper lip
- hits pressure point
- most aggressive form of restraint
11
Q
hobbles
A
- not used with a lot of vets
- more as a training technique
- teaches them to stand still
- quick release
12
Q
breeding hobbles
A
prevent mare from kicking stallion
13
Q
sideline
A
need to lift hind leg on a unbroken horse
14
Q
war bridle
A
- goes in the mouth
- piece of rope and turn it into bridle
- pressure points behind ears and corners of mouth
- used for transitioning a horse to a bridle
15
Q
pulley bridle
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- stimulating behind ears and upper lip
- goes under upper lip
16
Q
stabilizer pulley bridle
A
pull on rope and leave it in place
- function similar to regular pulley bridle
17
Q
what is the order of most aggressive to least aggressive restraints
A
gum chain
twitch
pulley bridle
18
Q
stocks
A
confine a horses movement
- used for work around head and hind legs
19
Q
what can you use to restrain a foal
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- man handle by grabbing around neck and rump
- ear restraint
- lift tail
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