Buying horse whip

[Grajo]

After my 9th private lesson, I was given a whip to use when Blarney is being lazy. Of course I do not use it excessively!!

Anyway, I would like to buy one, but when I saw online, there are many different whips.... I am not sure which to pick !!

 

[Carrottom]

Sparkly pink are my favourite. Seriously though, I would try to get to a tack shop where they have a selection so you can see the different types and weght/thickness.

 

[Keith_Beef]

When you write "whip", was it really that or was it a crop?

I suggest you ask your instructor what would work best for you and Barney.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

When you write "whip", was it really that or was it a crop?

I suggest you ask your instructor what would work best for you and Barney.

Crops grow in fields, Keef ?
Terms are schooling whip, hunting whip, show cane etc etc...

 

[Grajo]

When you write "whip", was it really that or was it a crop?

I suggest you ask your instructor what would work best for you and Barney.

Not only for Blarney but also for any future lazy horses too!

 

[Grajo]

" HORSE WHIPS FOR WOMEN " shown one of the online stores !!!!!!!!!!! Does it mean MWN get different whips??? lol
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[Kat]

As a beginner I would look for an all purpose whip. These are a bit longer than a jumping whip but not as long as a dressage or schooling whip.

Look for one with a handle with a knob on the end so it doesn't slide out of your hand. You will find various thicknesses of handle and some will be grippy too, this is a matter of personal preference.

Many will have a loop on them, these should not be put around your wrist while you ride as they can cause injuries. Many riding schools cut them off if they see them.

As a result of years of riding in riding schools I would suggest getting a cheap one in a really obnoxious colour as they are really easy to lose and are often "borrowed". You are far more likely to get a lime green whip back than a black one.

 

[ester]

you want something like this, I agree with the nobbly end and I prefer a thicker handle like this one rather than the rubber woven into the weave grip ones.
https://www.equus.co.uk/collections...shires-rubber-grip-whip?variant=6174397693984

 

[Rumtytum]

If you can get to a shop then do it, I find there’s a lot of difference in the feel and balance (especially in schooling whips which I know you probably won’t be getting).
I cut off the loop on my short whip and after my expensive schooling whip went ‘walkies’ at the riding school I bought a cheaper one, printed my name on paper and cellotaped it firmly just below the handle.

 

[teapot]

Get to a shop if you can, do not google whips, crops, 'crops for men', you may get results you don't need.

 

[deb_l222]

Crops grow in fields, Keef ?
Terms are schooling whip, hunting whip, show cane etc etc...

Genuine question, is ‘riding crop’ a totally outdated term now? It’s not something I’ve purchased a lot of but they were always referred to as crops back in my youth - granted a long time ago now

 

[Rumtytum]

Genuine question, is ‘riding crop’ a totally outdated term now? It’s not something I’ve purchased a lot of but they were always referred to as crops back in my youth - granted a long time ago now

I had no idea until TFF commented that crops aren’t crops (I’m old) ?

 

[The Xmas Furry]

I had no idea until TFF commented that crops aren’t crops (I’m old) ?

I'm old too! I got a rollicking at pony club from hard hunting DC in about 72 for mentioning crop and haven't done so since ?