Re: RC: Carrying (using) a crop

[Teddy Lancaster <Teddy@runningbear.com>]

I have also found that a simple twig which would hardly kill an ant works
just as well as any crop.  Presence if everything (almost)

Teddy

Lif Strand wrote:

> 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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