ASWGT Riding Crop | a Paddle on a Stick

Sensation: Moderate 27” to 33" Overall Length
Our Crops are designed for people, not ponies! They are, essentially a small "paddle-on-a-stick" which can be used to deliver a good smack when it is called for ... or it can be used in the same way as a riding crop ... as a non-verbal communication device in the hand of the Dominant -- employing gentle tapping and pointing.

The shaft is just a bit longer and the flapper is a good deal wider and thicker than is found on equestrian riding crops. Also, the wrist strap has been moved from the front of the grip to the back, where it is more useful for a person standing on two feet, rather than riding atop four. Soft black nylon braid covers the shaft, with a Signature handle-styled two-tone grip.

The usual length is 27", with a fairly stiff shaft, but you can specify your preferences. Shorter crops do better with more flex.


Happy customers have written to say:
"What a wonderful crop! Thank you so much ... Your product puts others to shame :-) D2H"

" ...the gentleman ("Adam") ... I spoke with was friendly, helpful and knew the questions I wasn't sure to ask. ... the process was professional and straightforward. It also resulted in the discrete (sic) delivery of a spectacular Crop. ... I have to say that we are really loving our Crop and very much appreciate your help in selecting ... and craftsmanship.F"

A bit more about riding crops:

An equestrian Crop is essentially a stick with a bit of leather at the end to keep the rider from accidentally poking the mount with the sharp end. Its purpose is to tell the horse where to put its feet. This is because well-schooled saddle horses are large, powerful and sensitive animals which do not respond all that well to being struck. Sometimes they “bolt,” sometimes they ignore the Crop until they’re hit hard enough to make them rear, buck ... or run away. After there have been enough whackings with the signal stick, a steed may become sulky or rebellious and need the attention of a “horse whisperer” to repair its training.

Horses that need a little motivation are managed with a “Bat,” a short stick with a flapper or padded end that, except for its length, can be mistaken for a Crop -- or with a Quirt, which is a whip of a different story entirely!