Carrying (using) a crop

[Lif Strand <fasterhorses@gilanet.com>]

I'm sure there is a place and time for using a crop, but I will say
this:  For many people, having one in the hand leads to less
discriminate use.  By this I mean not noticing when the line has been
crossed from "righteous response" (eg to aggression) to "punishment
instead of training".  This is also one line between good horsemanship
vs force.

I would suggest that a person instead carry one suspended from the wrist
by a loop.  It's just a simple little psychology, but it really can make
a difference.  It's still there for the horse to see, but it's not in
hand for reaction use.  Lif

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