Depending upon the cart used; it doesn't reach past her horse's shoulder in that blue cart...even were she to hold it straight out. You can also get a 12" "soft" lash as well, it needen't be 24".Myrna, I really don't believe that the whip you're using would be allowed in an AMHA or R show. I've always been told that the length of the whip with the lash laid out flat should not extend beyond the shoulder of the horse.
Thank you, Sue. I was beginning to feel like I wasted my time altogether!Depending upon the cart used; it doesn't reach past her horse's shoulder in that blue cart...even were she to hold it straight out. You can also get a 12" "soft" lash as well, it needen't be 24".Myrna, I really don't believe that the whip you're using would be allowed in an AMHA or R show. I've always been told that the length of the whip with the lash laid out flat should not extend beyond the shoulder of the horse.
I think another very important thing we have been discussing here is not only how long a whip should be, but what it is actually FOR, and how it is supposed to be used...not just carried because one has to, or to go "giddy-up".
Sue, where did you get your new whip?Yes, my new whip that I will be using this coming season is one like Myrna's. I really like it, much better that my old ones. It is unfortunate that no one at ALL around here carries these whips, and I really hated to order one from far away, to find I didn't like the balance or "feel", but I think I will be very happy with it.
Yes, I would also like to know? Thank you all for your help.Sue, where did you get your new whip?Yes, my new whip that I will be using this coming season is one like Myrna's. I really like it, much better that my old ones. It is unfortunate that no one at ALL around here carries these whips, and I really hated to order one from far away, to find I didn't like the balance or "feel", but I think I will be very happy with it.
Yes, I would also like to know? Thank you all for your help. I am learning and seeing does also help.
Aw, thanks guys!Well l found all that interesting l read everything you write on driving you explain it so well so don't stop...for AMHA driving we've always used a 36" with either a 4 or 8" lash depending on the size of the horse.
Thanks Susanne. I'm sure you'll hunt me down someday in our gallivants around the nation, but I'd rather not be strung up! LOLMyrna, Don't even consider not posting -- I'll hunt you down and string you up if you do. There are at least a few of us here who love carriage/ADS driving, and I for one enjoy absorbing all that you have to say.
Breed show driving (with minis as well as other breeds) is not about driving as much as it is halter class in motion. It's not about correct or traditional driving techniques or turnouts; instead, it is simply another way of presenting the horse and showing its movement and conformation. It simply is what it is (prom dresses and all...).
That said, since we have no ADS pleasure shows anywhere close, I do wish the breed shows would include a few traditional driving classes...dressage, reinsmanship or whatever.
That is another question, sorry?I will also add my thanks to Myrna for great posts, but that wasn't all I had to say.I also learned a bit about choosing colors, but let's not even GO there!!! Mine are basic black.
Ok thanks so much for your reply,Sorry - I should not have said anything about color. I don't think that should be an issue except in ADS driving where "turnout" is judged. White lashes (like Myrna has) seem to be favored there, but I can't remember much else that was said!! In the show ring I think basic black will serve you well and be easiest to find.
Are you kidding? Do you KNOW how much typing you save me?! *LOL* My carpal tunnel is quite grateful.RhineStone said:Aw, thanks guys!That makes me feel much better! My husband and I literally had an argument the other night about my time here, so that really means a lot!He didn't think that I made that big of a difference, and I have felt pretty bad about it today.
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The Ultralites aren't particularly overpriced for a good carriage whip and I personally have been thrilled with the three I own. My wrists aren't up to much these days and a heavy, unbalanced whip makes me ache in a hurry. I love my Ultralites!targetsmom said:The other one I got from a catalog of saddle seat horse supplies (sorry I can't find it) and it is simply an "in-hand" whip. If you know what size you want, they come in various sizes at reasonable costs (unlike the Ultralite).
Rein ends are brown because black dye would come off on the driver's hands and clothing, ruining the garment.Reble said:just was wondering being our end of our reins are usually brown?
I had heard that brown gloves where so they made the hand extend to the brown reins, but did not know about the dye problem, see I do learn something new everyday.. thanksRein ends are brown because black dye would come off on the driver's hands and clothing, ruining the garment.Reble said:just was wondering being our end of our reins are usually brown?That's why lap robes were invented and why brown gloves are traditional too. The whip was presumably made of different materials where dye wasn't an issue. Myrna? Traditional holly whips and such are more your area of expertise than mine!
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