Long whips with a stiff handle and a lash, used in carriage driving where the driver cannot use leg aids.

In modern horsemanship, a whip is generally viewed as an (leg or seat) rather than a tool for punishment. Types of Whips:

Shorter, often padded whips used in various riding disciplines.

Whips are used for reinforcement , providing a "tap" to get a horse’s attention or to encourage movement that the horse is ignoring via other cues. 2. Regulations and Welfare

The use of the whip is one of the most scrutinized aspects of equestrian sport today.