Hi Laree, >>>One of the first things I do with a horse is teach them from the ground that the whip is not something to be feared
Same thing here, our horses are not afraid of the whip at all. >>>I would prefer to use a tap with the whip then a strong leg. Me too. We also use them chase away a dog that comes running out at the horses. Our horses do not think we will hit them but we can wave it at the dog to keep him away. Yes they make great back scratchers for people and horses as well. It is all what you are used to and comfortable using, and like everything how it is used. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com
