Remark

When and Why to use a Twitch. For those of you who aren't aware of what a twitch is, it's a device used to control your horse. It looks like a giant nutcracker and is used to pinch the lips. Once secured, it will keep your horse standing still and focused on his/her lips instead of you, your vet or whoever. The principle is that if you pull your lip out, as long as you stay still it won't hurt but if you struggle it becomes uncomfortable pretty quick (try it with your own lips...see..as long as you don't struggle...it doesn't hurt). Horses can get pretty jumpy and that's what makes them so dangerous. By using a Twitch, you provide safety not only for you but for your horse. Use a twitch while grooming your horse, clipping or for vet visits.