The larger the horse, the longer the whip. This usually means that the longer whips are also heavier than mini whips, thus we need to choose a whip that is lighter while being longer. For really big horses, we suggest the Ledo Telescoping whip, the Ledo Lightened with the 6” lash, the MCR whips or the Fleck Perfect Balance whips. Most of our mini whips have about the same balance.

We ask this question to determine if you are closer to your horse, or if you have a lot of leg room that would require a longer whip. You want the whip to be able to reach the shoulder of the horse, except in some CDE marathons where it is required that you carry a whip, but it doesn’t have to reach the shoulder.

The Ledo Lightened whip with the 6” lash is the choice of professional drivers who like a really short lash.

The Ledo Lightened whip with the 24” lash is a great whip with a longer lash that doesn’t get tangled on itself. The MCR whips are also available in longer lashes, but we don’t stock many. We stock more MCR whips in 12” or 18” lashes.

Sometimes, that 16"-18" lash is just right. Not too long, not too short. The Fleck Perfect Balance whips have the last that is just right.

The Ledo Telescoping whips are made from carbon which is extremely lightweight.

The Ledo Lightened whips have good balance, but are sturdier than some of the other whips. The Ledo Marathon whips are sturdier than the Ledo Lightened, but are just slightly less balanced and a little heavier. The Ledo Flex whips are also quite sturdy.

We recommend the MCR whips for those who have medical hand issues who need a thicker grip. For those who need a narrower grip than the thick MCR, the Fleck Perfect Balance whips are very well-balanced with a wonderful "sticky" grip that is easy to hold.

The Ledo Two-Part whips or the Ledo Telescoping whips are perfect for storing in smaller places or transporting it.

All of the Ledo whips have narrower whip handles. The Fleck whips also have narrower handles.

About all the mini whips we offer are balanced similarly because of their length. For minis 34” and under, you probably need about a 48” whip. For those around 38”, you probably need a 54” whip.

The Ledo Two-Part whips are great for training. They are sturdy enough and lightweight to hold every day. The Ledo Flex Training whip has enough flex to help encourage the horse forward.

The Ledo Lightened whips are decently balanced at a reasonable price.

The Ledo Marathon whip is specifically made for CDE marathon. It is a shorter whip that is black so as not to draw attention to it. It is also very sturdy.

Many drivers are opting for the Ledo Lightened whip as a good everyday starter and show whip. The MCR whip is also good for the show ring. The Fleck Perfect Balance whip is a fantastic dress-up whip or one to use everyday.

If you really want to make a statement, the Fleck Holly whip is the ultimate. We order them with counterweight in the butt cap so they are amazingly balanced. The Fleck Perfect Balance Presentation whip is elegant with everything you want in a show whip, and a little more practical than a Holly whip.

The Ledo Telescoping whip shortens down to less than 28”, making it easy to store on the carriage for a CDE marathon or just to have a spare. We have also used the shortest Ledo Marathon whip tied to the edge of the marathon carriage as a spare whip.

The Ledo Marathon whip is our least expensive whip. It is decently balanced for typical drivers. The Ledo Lightened whip is a little better balanced while still being a good price. The Ledo Telescoping whip is phenomenal for being lightweight, but they are a little more expensive. The best-balanced whips are the Fleck Perfect Balance whips but they are a little pricier. The Fleck Holly whips, of course, are the most expensive status symbol whips and usually only used with the highest-end turnouts at very competitive pleasure driving shows.