Carrot Stick: Precise Communication on the Ground
Extend your reach on the ground. Discover robust carrot sticks for clear signals, gentle touching, and effective Natural Horsemanship training.
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Contact Stick red black 100 cm Subscription
Manufacturer colour: red black Size: 100 cm
This stick serves as an extension of the human arm and is useful for groundwork and when on board the horse. The sturdy stick enables precise signals to be given. With rubberised handle.
Variants from €21.95
Sale price: €24.04 Regular price: €24.95 (3.65% saved) BUSSE Contact Stick TRAINING, with Rope 100 orange Subscription
Manufacturer colour: orange Size: 100
- Stable contact floor made of fiberglass
- With removable rope and leather slap
- Enables precise signals
Regular price: €24.04
Carrot Sticks: The Clear Extension of Your Arm
The carrot stick (also known as a horsemanship stick or communication stick) is an elementary tool in free groundwork and Natural Horsemanship. Unlike a flexible lunging or dressage whip, the carrot stick is rigid. This stiffness is what makes it so valuable: it acts as a direct, emotionless extension of your arm, with which you can give clear and precise signals.
The Characteristics of a Good Communication Stick
A high-quality stick for horsemanship training convinces with its stability and balance:
- Material: Made of robust fiberglass, the stick does not break or bend even under heavy use. The rubberized handle ensures that it lies securely and non-slip in the hand at all times.
- The Leather Loop: There is a sturdy leather loop at the front end. A string (savvy string) can be attached here if required to increase the reach.
- Function: The stick is not used for hitting, but for gentle touching, stroking (desensitization), guiding, and setting boundaries for the horse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a carrot stick and a whip?
A whip is flexible and is primarily used for driving impulses. A carrot stick is rigid. It serves as a physical boundary, for targeted touching of individual body parts, and provides the horse with clear, calm guidance without "whipping".
What is the purpose of the string on the stick?
The string is usually about 1.80m long and serves as a swinging extension. It is ideal for getting the horse used to being touched on the legs or back (desensitization) or for sending impulses from a greater distance.
Clear Boundaries and Gentle Touching
In Natural Horsemanship, understandable communication is paramount. A carrot stick helps you to clarify your body language. Whether during loading training, free work, or when overcoming scary obstacles – the stick gives you and your horse security through clear boundaries.
We offer fiberglass communication sticks of excellent quality and in various colors. Equipped with a non-slip handle and a sturdy leather loop for your string, the stick is the perfect partner for trust-based groundwork.