Parelli Herding Stick (12ft)

This is a Great Little Tool!

I just love this 12’ Herding Stick ! When I first saw Pat use it on YouTube with a show Carriage Horse I was amazed how well the horse responded . Do I really need another communication flag stick to add to my already fairly large collection including my Carrot stick I bought 15 years ago? Why yes I do . 😊 After heavy debate be cause it’s a little bit on the pricey side I decided go for it . I am so glad I did ! I have a high headed very sensitive High strung Stallion that is a little insecure and likes to be right beside me. He also has a very high flight instinct . So teaching him to calm down and keep space while cueing him is very important and this extension stick enabled me to do just that . It has opened a whole new form of communication enabling me to cue my horse at a safe distance which at the same time takes the pressure off him making it easier for the horse to read my intention / energy in what I am asking . It slowed him down and calmed him down making it easier for him to understand what I was asking . It also enabled me to train my horse to lower his head easier while standing as he likes to keep it held very high ( Like the Carriage Horse from the video ) I just annoy him with the flag above his head until he lowers then release immediately. I am very pleased with my purchase and can’t recommend it enough especially if you have a highly sensitive high headed horse . Note of caution be very very careful while using the stick for the last extension piece is thin and can easily break . I am very Happy with my 12’ Herding Stick and I think my horse is happy too.

Excellent

Some instructions on releasing cap would have been helpful.

This has been one of my favorite told for working with horses! Especially handy for working with horses at liberty or horses that ignore the handler when they are not close to them.