Whip/crop/stick - Outdated or legitimate aid?

[Goldenstar]

I totally think there is a market for a hi viz schooling whip with an antler/handle on the end. It would be very useful.

Yes the would be .

 

[smiggy]

I totally think there is a market for a hi viz schooling whip with an antler/handle on the end. It would be very useful.

I actually researched getting this made in China, for sale , would be so useful

 

[Old school]

Two horses, no whip, martingale or spurs. No issues. Use your seat and head, train properly and none are a necessity.

 

[Cortez]

Two horses, no whip, martingale or spurs. No issues. Use your seat and head, train properly and none are a necessity.

Good for you; depends entirely on circumstances, individual horses, and what you are trying to achieve. It is not possible to do many of the more advanced things without a whip for guidance and clarity of aids.

 

[blitznbobs]

Good for you; depends entirely on circumstances, individual horses, and what you are trying to achieve. It is not possible to do many of the more advanced things without a whip for guidance and clarity of aids.

And the risk level you are willing to take - when I am ground schooling a baby 18hh hot warmblood I wouldn’t like to go into the exercises without one to wave to get them to move away out of my space … i have never had to come into contact with the animal more than light pressure akin to pushing with a hand or a quick flick but I wouldn’t like to be there without some kind of arm extension

 

[Fred66]

Good for you; depends entirely on circumstances, individual horses, and what you are trying to achieve. It is not possible to do many of the more advanced things without a whip for guidance and clarity of aids.

Absolutely agree, it’s the same as someone saying I wouldn’t use that bit it’s far too harsh. In soft hands a stronger bit is far better than yanking on the mouth with a snaffle.