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Figure 5-24
b. Twitch - For horses. A twitch is a small loop of rope or smooth
chain twisted around the upper lip of the horse to divert attention
from work being done elsewhere on the horse. Twist the rope or
chain with a stick or rod to tighten the twitch, but avoid circulatory
compromise. Too much force will harm the horse’s lip.
Figure 5-25
c. Casting a cow (Burley Method) - You will need approximately 40 ft of rope, with the center of the rope
over the withers and wrapped as shown in the diagram.
While maintaining control of the head, pull
tightly on the ends of the rope and the cow
will fall. To tie the rear legs, keep both ropes
taut and slide the uppermost rope along the
undersurface of the rear leg to the fetlock.
Then carry the end around the leg and above
the hock, across the cannon bone and back
around the fetlock. Secure leg with several
of these figure 8s.
Figure 5-26
d. Restraining the Legs - Tie all four feet together to restrain the animal after it has been cast (dropped).
Tie a rope to one leg below the fetlock. Tie the other legs to this one alternately, first a front leg, then a