Quick question

[Raych]

I don't hunt, but I am looking for a horse.
Seen a really nice one, went to veiw it and he was really sweet.
The owners said he had been whipped in hunting.
Can someone explain to me what 'whipped in' means please?

sorry for potential numptiness.

 

[rosie fronfelen]

He's been used as a whipper ins horse, which is saying he has been part of the hunt, so could be ideal as hes used to hunting.

 

[Raych]

But what is the 'whipper in'?

 

[tootsietoo]

The whipper in is one of the people who helps the huntsman keep hounds under control and together. So their horses have to be obedient and adaptable and jump pretty much anything they are asked to. So if he was a good whip's horse he should be ok!

 

[MissySmythe]

The whipper in is one of the people who helps the huntsman keep hounds under control and together. So their horses have to be obedient and adaptable and jump pretty much anything they are asked to. So if he was a good whip's horse he should be ok!

Yep, I'd say that is a very good thing for a horse to have on his c.v!

 

[joe_carby]

its good to have on its cv but only worth having on if it was good at its job

 

[xloopylozzax]

and if he isnt knackered now- huntings hard work

 

[Steeleydan]

Iam going to go against the grain now- yes a whips horse would be very experienced but also will of had a hell of alot of work, might have soundness issues.
Also as the whip is off on their own/up front etc, he may not settle well in the field, not all, but alot of hunt servants horses are so because they are strong or sharp in the field and like a job up front.
Just my opinion though, you should be able to find a hunter easily at this time of the year.

 

[Raych]

Iam going to go against the grain now- yes a whips horse would be very experienced but also will of had a hell of alot of work, might have soundness issues.
Also as the whip is off on their own/up front etc, he may not settle well in the field, not all, but alot of hunt servants horses are so because they are strong or sharp in the field and like a job up front.
Just my opinion though, you should be able to find a hunter easily at this time of the year.

Hmm, I'm not looking for a hunter. But on his description it said he had been whipped in.
So I guess he is obedient, used to dogs and good in open spaces?

Thanks all

 

[JenHunt]

I'd say it's ceertainly wouldn't put me off ringing about a horse... just be sure to ask about soundness, was he good at the job, and was he ever hunted as part of the field followers (and what was he like?).

best of luck with the horse hunting!

 

[JanetGeorge]

Hmm, I'm not looking for a hunter. But on his description it said he had been whipped in.
So I guess he is obedient, used to dogs and good in open spaces?

Thanks all

Yep - he should be obedient - and a good jumper. Dogs shouldn't worry him, and he certainly shouldn't be nappy about leaving other horses and going off on his own.]

He MIGHT not necessarily be good in a group of horses, and he WILL have worked hard! But as others have said, this relies on him having been a GOOD whipper-in's horse!