[oxman]

Hi, Tim Harrigan. Yes, we do have many pictures of whips as I am sure you do too, probably.

Carmen.

[oxman]

Dear Kevin. I feel for you. It is so easy to prevent runaway to the point where you can direct your team from a 100 feet away, but once this bad habit is learned it is another matter. It takes time and advanced training to achieve a semblance of success. While you should never trust your team, you can achieve a satisfactory relationship with your steers. The “tricks” you need to learn and in turn, instruct your team with would take more time and space than is allotted here. Keep trying, be watchful, discover what is their “want” for running, and curb it, or make it unattractive to them.

Carmen

[oxman]

Hi, folks. The whips mentioned above are our specialty. We in Nova Scotia have all types of ox whips; braided, twisted, plastic, wooden, old, and new. They are advantageous in several ways. They have a longer stock and shorter lash than a bull whip, but also have a shorter stock and longer lash than a horse whip. Maritime ox whips are lithe and efficient. Lashes are fashioned several ways, usually 2 to 2 1/2 times the length of the stock. We may have what you want.

[oxman]

While it is very possible to train older bovines (depending on temperament), it is best to start while young. An ox will indeed work at any time he is needed, even after a month of non-use. Just remember he will be soft muscled, and energetic, but will remember his training directives.
Carmen

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