https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o en-us 2018-10-02 08:11:34 UTC 2018-10-08 19:12:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290456780  When handling equids, most injuries occur because of a lack of understanding of equine behavior. Chasing the animals will result in agitated, stressed animals. 
 Use slow, deliberate movements. 
 Use the flight zone to direct movement. 
 Avoid: Abuse, loud noises, yelling, isolating animals and distractions. ]]> 2018-10-08 19:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290456780 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290456972  An animal’s flight zone is their personal space. It is used as an indicator of impending threats. When something moves into the flight zone, the animal will move away. This can aid in the movement of animals or herds. The size of the flight zone is determined by the animal’s tameness, fear or stress. 
 Determine the edge of an animal’s flight zone. Slowly walk up to the animal, the edge is the point the animals begins to move away. 
 Handler should be positioned at the point of balance (perpendicular to the animals’ shoulder). 
 To move the animal forward, move into the flight zone behind the “point of balance”. 
 To move the animal backwards, move into the flight zone in front of the point of balance. 
 Deep invasion into the flight zone can cause panic. ]]> 2018-10-08 19:03:18 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290456972 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290457911 Restraint may be needed for diagnostic sampling (e.g., blood collection) or vaccination or treatment. There are many ways to restrain equine depending on their familiarity with human contact. The method of restraint will depend on available resources, the number of handlers present, and the behavior or agitation level of the animal. 
 Halter and Lead Rope – This is a common form of restraint, but is dependent upon having something to which the animal can be secured. 
 Halter with Chain Lead Shank – This is commonly used when handling stallions. 
 Stocks/Chute with Head Restraint – A good restraint method if minimal movement is required. 
 Hobbles – Put on equid legs can keep them from moving, while still allowing them to eat grass. 
 Twitch – A nose twitch made of soft rope can be wrapped around the end of the animal’s nose to keep it still. 
 Tranquilization/Sedation – May be needed for situations requiring maximal restraint. 
 Stalls or Corrals – can be used to contain equine but allow full movement of the animal or herd. ]]> 2018-10-08 19:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290457911 https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290458201 http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Emergency-Response/Just-in-Time/08-Animal-Behavior-Restraint-Equine-HANDOUT.pdf]]> 2018-10-08 19:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290458201 ashbishbashbosh https://padlet.com/joannegoldsmith/1o0s3emqtt7o/wish/290460088

Chiffney - prevents the horse from rearing 

Head collar & leadrope 

Twitch 

Holding a fore leg up - the horse can not lift another leg 

Ear twitch 

Anethstetic - only for a suitable situation 

Bridles can be used as the give you more control with the reins attached to the bit

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