The word “whip” sounds bad. Rightfully so, as they are often misused. But a whip can be a tool for communicating more lightly with your horse, especially if you are retraining your seat and leg... but more on that in another video! Today, I just want to give you a simple tip for how to hold your whip when you ride. Enjoy!🐎 • • • #rider #riders #horseriding #horseriding🐴 #horseridingclub #horseridingtales #horseridinglessons #ridinghorses🐴 #ridinghorses🐎 | HorseClass

12K views · 247 reactions | Unfortunately it’s common to see the horse whip (or, crop) used to punish a horse when it has done something wrong such as refusing at a jump, or spook. Here, Dr Andrew McLean talks about the correct way to use a whip in training - not as a punisher, but simply as an extension of our hand in in-hand training (to reach places to deliver a cue) or as a reinforcer of our leg aids. | Equitation Science International - ESI | Facebook