tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post423365931742278741..comments2023-09-20T02:40:17.614-05:00Comments on Dressage Mom: TransitionsDressage Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741448152235721941noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28335578.post-54279822522353794102014-12-07T21:21:46.124-05:002014-12-07T21:21:46.124-05:00I know your pain. My super sensitive mare was a t...I know your pain. My super sensitive mare was a totally different ride when I carried a whip compared to when I didn't. But we have gotten past it with time and by being careful to use the whip aid carefully and fairly. One thing, she is a big moving horse and I had this thin whip that was very flexible. So in the trot it would flex and unbeknownst to me tickle her flank making her crazy. Once I figured out what the problem was and got a stiff whip things quickly improved and I can carry a whip with no fuss from her. Finally! Horses ... They sure do keep you humble!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331231857148557690noreply@blogger.com