Whip

Artificial aids usually used to encourage the horse to move forward.

There are several types or whip characterized by their length or the material they are made of.

The dressage whip is a long whip (up to 120 cm long) that is usually quite flexible and helps riders communicate precisely with the horse when riding dressage.
The jumping whip (up to 75 cm) is usually stiffer and used to encourage the forward movement of the horse.
The lunging whip is used to work with the horse from a distance when lunging or training at liberty.

Related terms: Leg aids, spurs

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