page_title: Crop (implement)
section_title: In equestrianism
hierarchical_section_title: Crop (implement) / Types and uses / In equestrianism
caption_attribution_description: Top: Dressage whip, bottom: Hunt crop
context_page_description: A crop, sometimes called a riding crop or hunting crop, is a short type of whip without a lash, used in horse riding, part of the family of tools known as horse whips.
context_section_description: Crops are principally designed to back up the natural aids (leg, seat and voice) of a rider, but may also be used as a reprimand by more experienced riders, for example to discipline a horse for refusing a jump or other types of disobedience. However, care must be taken not to desensitize the animal to the stimulus.
  Dressage whip is a true whip, longer than a crop, (up to 110 cm or 43 inches, including lash or popper) for horse training, allowing a rider to touch the mount's side while keeping both hands on the reins.
  Hunting whips are not for use on the horse, but have a "hook" at the end to use in opening and shutting gates without dismounting, as well as a long leather thong to keep the hounds from coming near the horse's legs, and possibly getting kicked.
caption: The difference between a crop and a whip. The top implement is a dressage whip, the bottom is a hunt seat riding crop.
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