Recent content by wizbit4260

I am sorry you thought I was rude, it was not my intention, but it is difficult to convey meaning accurately by words alone sometimes. No, using the whip as an aid cannot be a punishment, it is an aid to encourage the correct response at the time of asking. Punishment is pain inflicted by the...

What an odd response to a debate. People feel very passionate about this subject and there is nothing wrong with a bit of passion. It would be more helpful however, if you could perhaps offer a less personal response and , dare I say, a more considered one. There seems to be a lot of people in...

Oh dear when will people learn to read properly! No-one is saying BAN WHIPS OR SPURS, just DON'T use them as a punishment. They are invaluable as a training aid, but are cruel, stressful and ineffective when used to punish. This is not a difficult concept people. Train your horses to be...