As with everything I do with horses the main criteria I’m looking for is RELAXATION with this technique. If we can set the horse up with relaxation before the vet comes then their neck muscles can be relaxed and the needle will go in without pain. Relaxed for this means low head and even just a wee bit towards you in an arc. Practising this regularly so that the horse will learn to it on command will help the horse, and vet, have an easier time with it all.
- Shelley – HorseSavvy