Whips

[vimto92]

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[Cherokee]

I think you are not meant to use a schooling whip(dressage whip) for jumping as it could get in the way when you go into to jumping position and also you could get it caught on the wings .I

i might be talking absolute rubbish though

[Purple Hugs]

I have this problem too, and have used a short whip and dressage whip. I have only ever accidentally touched a horse with a dressage whip so as it was as we entered trot and caused the horse to kind of tuck his bum under me, which felt like he was bucking... I much prefer a short whip.
I tap on the shoulder to keep them going though... I know it's cheating...

[~*sugarlump*~]

I didn't actually buy my whip, i got it free with pony mag
I don't like using dressage whips, but thats just because i always feel like i'm going to poke someones eye out
when giving leg when in rising trot, don't think about it, just do it, that sounds strange, but just kick when you rise.
try not to whip unless the horse isn't responding to you, and try not to use it as a punishment, but just to clarify the aids.
i prefer short whips, but you don't nessasarily (sp?) have to take your hand off the reins, just lengthen the rein.

btw do you know if there is a difference between a whip/crop/stick?

xx

[Purple Hugs]

Aislinn, I sent of for two whips from pony mag.. but haven't received them was thinking maybe there was a delay.

[~*sugarlump*~]

Originally Posted by Purple Hugs

Aislinn, I sent of for two whips from pony mag.. but haven't received them was thinking maybe there was a delay.

I haven' got mine either, and i couldn't remember how long it said it would take either

Vimto92, i would use a short whip, because my instructor said that jumping with a dressage whip could be dangerous.
we rarely use dressage whips in my RI, because we have to try to get our horses moving just our legs (which can be easier said than done)
but try not to rely to heavily on a whip, as you will need to buil up our leg muscles.
i wasn't allowed to use a whip for 3 months after starting to ride, so that my leg muscles would build up a bit more

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[Purple Hugs]

Originally Posted by Aislinn

I haven' got mine either, and i couldn't remember how long it said it would take either

Ahh that's ok then.. maybe it's just slow. I'll bet they had a good response.

[tyson rox]

Originally Posted by Purple Hugs

Aislinn, I sent of for two whips from pony mag.. but haven't received them was thinking maybe there was a delay.

i have sent away for a whip from pony mag to and it still hasnt come im getting really annoyed are you ??

[ajhainey]

hmm - I'm with kedwards? I was taught beginners may find it easier to squeeze as they sit, but that the correct aid was to squeeze on the rise to enable the horse to engage more while your weight is up off their back?

As for whips I'd go with a dressage (long) one - much more generally useful IMO. I do however have both a dressage and general purpose, but no jumping crop, even though nowadays I don't carry them much - moved up to somewhat more forward going horses recently!

aj xx

[Cherokee]

Originally Posted by Aislinn

btw do you know if there is a difference between a whip/crop/stick?

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No , there is no diffference in the meaning at all.

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[Cherokee]

It depends really , if you can take your hand off one rein quickly , easily whilst still remaining in control then a short whip would be fine.If not then a dressage whip may be easier , although when i first used one i found it quite hard to actually use it without pulling the horse in the mouth slightly by accident.

[sidesaddlelady1]

Originally Posted by Aislinn

I didn't actually buy my whip, i got it free with pony mag
I don't like using dressage whips, but thats just because i always feel like i'm going to poke someones eye out
when giving leg when in rising trot, don't think about it, just do it, that sounds strange, but just kick when you rise.
try not to whip unless the horse isn't responding to you, and try not to use it as a punishment, but just to clarify the aids.
i prefer short whips, but you don't nessasarily (sp?) have to take your hand off the reins, just lengthen the rein.

btw do you know if there is a difference between a whip/crop/stick?

xx

"Crop" is an incorrect term for the traditional hunting whip with bone or horn handle and plaited thong - used for keeping the hounds away from your horse's hooves rather than for "encouraging" the horse.

[HorseyGurl]

When I first started riding and was still learning to balance myself I was allowed to use a dressage whip or a short crop and tap the horse on the shoulder. As I got better and learned to balance in my seat rather then in my hands I wasn't aloud to tap the horses shoulder any more and had to reach around with the crop to tap the horse on the bum.

I was still allowed to use a dressage whip during flat work, but when we worked on jumping I had to use a chort crop. It's just safer to use a shorter crop that can easily be tucked out of the way when jumping then a long dressage whip.

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