Dublin Core
Title
Horse Riding Crop
Description
A riding crop used when horse-back riding. The most common whip used when riding is a crop. Riding crops vary somewhat in length, but they are generally between 24 and 30 inches long. They have a fiberglass or cane rod covered in fabric or leather—leather crops are generally more expensive. The rod is fairly flexible.
The crop has a handle at one end, usually formed by wrapping extra layers of fabric or leather over the rod. At the top is a pommel, which may be covered in leather or fabric, or may be metal.
The "business" end has either a loop of fabric or leather or two short flaps. Crops normally have a wrist strap, although actually putting your wrist through it is generally considered dangerous.
The crop has a handle at one end, usually formed by wrapping extra layers of fabric or leather over the rod. At the top is a pommel, which may be covered in leather or fabric, or may be metal.
The "business" end has either a loop of fabric or leather or two short flaps. Crops normally have a wrist strap, although actually putting your wrist through it is generally considered dangerous.
Contributor
James Allam
Identifier
2022.170
Format
33"L.
Artifact Item Type Metadata
Materials
Leather, rattan.
Condition
Fair.
Storage
AB87
SU4-6
SU4-6