How to Make a Twitch 



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made of metal to which the lead rein is attached so 

 as to inflict blows on the nose by hght jerking. While 

 this appliance is much used in Europe, especially 

 in the riding-schools, its use is not recommended, as 

 it often renders the horse difficult to handle about 

 the face and head. 

 Better results can be 

 obtained from some 

 form of twitch. 



Lip-twitch. — This 

 is made by tying a 

 loop in a small rope, 

 such as sash-cord, 

 through a hole in the 

 end of a stick. The 

 loop should be about 

 nine inches long, 

 while the stick may 

 be from one to five 

 feet long, according 

 to convenience. The 

 loop is slipped over 

 the upper lip of the horse, and the stick, which forms 

 the handle, twisted until his attention is attracted. 

 As the horse's lip is very sensitive, the twitch should 

 not be used more frequently nor tighter than is 

 necessary. 



Noose-twitch. — To make this twitch, use a small 

 rope, such as sash-cord, and at one end tie a small 



Fig. 62. — Noose-twitch. 



