Yes it does hurt as any whip does.
Whips, spurs, harsh bits, all of which can be traced back to humans. You should know that spurs, whips, and harsh bits used correctly do not hurt horses. It is when whips, bits, and spurs are placed in abusive or unexperienced hands that the horse can be hurt. And of course, things that hurt us hurt them, like cuts, bruises, sprains, fractures, scratches, pulled tendons/muscles, etc.
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Disliking whips or crops isn't really about the whip or crop itself, but about how it is being used. It is not cruel- it doesn't even hurt- to tap a horse with a crop. It is as if you have fallen asleep and someone gently nudges you to wake you up. It is just a gentle reminder from the rider to the horse that it is time to move forward. The same thing applys to whips, which don't even touch the horse, they just crack in midair. The horse dislikes the sound, so it moves forward. However, if someone is cruel and stupid enough to mercilessly beat the horse to the point where it bleeds- that is cruel. And illegal.
they were made of thick leather ouch that would hurt
I consider "smart as a whip" a play on words. Whips smart (hurt). But whips were once believed to make animals smarter (learning-wise). In reality, the animal's new-found intelligence was the memory of being hurt-- a powerful motivator. Whips also act fast. The pain is quick; quickly delivered and quickly ended, except what "smarts" afterward.
If, when on the horse, you squeeze or gently kick with your legs against its sides, and also if you carry a crop. On the ground, a lunge whip can make a horse speed up. Some horses respond to clucking and kissing and spurs may be necessary for some. (No, whips and crops do not hurt the horses if they are used responsibly. Spurs don't either, if they too are used responsibly and do not have rowels.
somebody could get really hurt and so no one could get hurt or get there feelings hurt
A ghost will hurt you!not all ghost are bad but some can hurt you physically but not all will.
Confront them about it and explain how it made you feel.
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Hey retard. Somebody just stabbed your muscle. why wouldnt it hurt?!
Because somebody could get hurt!