This tool is called a twitch and isn't evil at all. When undergoing a painful veterinary procedures, you can help the horse by using a twitch. The rope is placed the horse's nose (muzzle) & is twisted by the wooden handle. The twitch activates the horse's endocrine system and acts to release endorphins (hormonal pain reliever), during a short vet procedure. Some people use the twitch as a tool for behavior modification. For instance if your horse kicks out at you while you're medicating her foot, a twitch would hold her in place, minimize her pain and proof to her that she doesn't have to kick at the pain.

It's an ice block carrier. The bottom prongs snag the ice and the twisting vice clamps the ice onto the holder. Then you can carry your block of ice away.