The Jeffries hunt servant crop is a specific type of hunting whip made by the brand Jeffries, a well-known name in quality equestrian equipment. These crops are designed for use by hunt servants and are generally distinguishable by their white shaft wrap and a genuine stag antler or bone handle.
Features
- Handle: Features a genuine stag antler or bone handle, usually held by a quality metal (often nickel or chrome) collar.
- Shaft: The shaft is typically covered in a premium white nylon or polished cotton braid wrap.
- Keeper/Thong: The crop end features a leather "keeper," which is a loop to attach a separate whip "thong" and "lash". Thongs and lashes are often purchased separately and are made of white chrome leather for servants' use.
The hunt servant's crop (or whip) is a traditional piece of equipment used for the practical management of hounds during a hunt, rather than for riding a horse. The long thong attached to the crop allows the user to crack the whip to control the pack of hounds effectively.