MCR Whips

06/25/2024

I noticed some discussion on beginning carriage driving group that bring up a few questions I’d like to address. Some contributors did point out that I work very closely with people to get exactly the whip they want. I have so many options available to customize these whips - in addition to stick length and lash length I can customize the stiffness of the whip, the balance of the whip, and the size of the grip. All of these options mean that you will have a whip that is completely customized to your needs. If you are unhappy with the whip you are currently using, please text or email me or call if you’d like, to see if there is something I can do to help you acquire whip that will improve your comfort and driving experience!
[email protected]
401.529.3735

06/24/2024

06/22/2024

This is a honey bee. The pollen on her legs is from dandelions. Her tongue is sticking out due to what killed her that was on the dandelions.
It’s spring, dandelions are the bees first food. This bee is dead from w**d killer spread on what we see as w**ds, but what nature sees as food. Please don’t spray for w**ds until you see the blackberries blooming.
In this area, w**ds, flowers and fruit trees are bees only source of food until middle of June. There are FAR more w**ds than flowers or fruit trees, so it's their only food source. No bees, no food crops for us and we all starve?!
VidaHacks

06/22/2024

In terms of bad horsemanship, there are few things worse than doing things that make a horse nervous and anxious, and then punishing the horse for the “bad” behavior that the rider caused.

And every day, any place that humans deal with horses, this is exactly what we see so much of.

It is easier and more satisfying to blame the horse than to blame our inability to train and ride well.

Learning how to ride and train well enough to create calm, willing partners is hard. Not too many riders can do it, but most think they can.

And that’s why the vicious circle keeps playing out, the rider does something to make the horse worry. The worried horse reacts. The rider punishes the reaction. The horse gets more worried and ramps up the reaction, which makes the already annoyed or angry rider react with MORE pressure, and yet another World War Three is under way. We watch this all the time.

Go for a walk instead, Learn to ride, maybe?

06/21/2024

It has come to my attention that there is at least one and perhaps several customers out there who have had problems with my Whips. I want to assure every single person who acquires an MCR Whip that it has been made by my hands, and I personally inspect every whip before it leaves my shop. If your whip breaks unexpectedly and inexplicably it’s because it has been closed in a door or run over or miss-handled by someone. These whips do not spontaneously fracture. Nor do the lashes come apart on their own. I splice and stitch every single lash. I have been splicing and stitching rope for over 30 years. Please, if you have an issue with one of my whips, call me and discuss it with me before posting negative comments on Facebook. I take great pride in my work, and I am concerned that everybody be satisfied with their purchase. Having said that, I cannot be in control of what happens to a whip when it leaves my hands. If you let someone else use your whip or leave it unattended someplace or do not store it properly it can get damaged and that is not the fault of the manufacturer.

02/20/2024

I just wanted to notify my East Coast Driving friends that I am planning to attend Spring Fling CDE Friday through Sunday and will have a selection of lightweight balanced “MCR Whips” available. I am not sure if Kutzmann Carrages will be there or not. They usually have MCR Whips on hand, but in case they do not show I just wanted to let people know I will be there. In case anybody needs something custom-made you have a couple of days to let me know. I will be leaving South Carolina midday Thursday, so if I hear immediately, I could possibly get something ready. Look forward to seeing everybody in sunny Florida – assuming it will be sunny!!

MCR Whips LLC mfr of hand made driving,training and dressage whips utilizing modern materials and old

11/17/2023

My black Friday sale will be a whopping 20% off of list prices. My daughter is working on the website to make that happen online but if you have any trouble ordering or the discount does not seem to be coming off, please call me and I will make it happen. It runs from Monday, 20 November to Friday, 1 December.
Pictured are some other items that I make which include custom painted whips, dressage whips, famous
Clay Maier-style rope, long reins, I Antique whip repairs, and more

11/12/2023

Congratulations to all who achieved success at the recent Windsor Trace CDE!

And to all, enjoy a meaningful Veteran’s Day and a Thanksgiving full of warm family experiences-and gratitude. Consider sharing with those less fortunate!

Watch this space and my website for a Black Friday sale!

Handcrafted Equestrian Whips Introduce your brand MCR Whips are handmade in the USA by proprietor Meredith Commons Russo by utilizing old-world techniques, craftsmanship and style. Constructed of hollow fiberglass (e-glass) rods, they are exceptionally lightweight with superb balance & customizable....

09/07/2023

Just a heads up to anyone thinking of ordering a custom whip. The MCR Whips shop will be closed from the 15th to about 20 September. My dealers do you have some whips in stock so you can call them or see them at various venues. But I will not be able to deliver on website until a bit later in the month. Sorry for the inconvenience!

04/22/2023

So - missing Tryon but catching up on some overdue jobs and resting after so much travel! Happy spring everyone! Happy earth day! Take good care of our planet - it's the only one we've got!

04/01/2023

Please note- I have been trying to get a new website up and running with (sorry!) new prices. It has proven to be a monumental task! Please – if you are interested in asking questions, or purchasing a whip, call me for pricing and placing an order until further notice. The domain will be the same – mcrwhips.us and all contact info is the same. But I don’t expect the site to be up and running with a good functional SSL certificate for a few more days. You can call or text me at.401.529.3735.
Thanks for understanding!

03/21/2023

Headed to Black Prong CDE tomorrow- I hope to see folks there that I missed at Live Oak! If anyone needs anything in particular with regards to whips, please let me know today – ASAP! I may be able to accommodate an unusual custom whip. I will have a few standard whips in stock.

03/16/2023

New research shows that these ecosystem engineers can be an “ally in stopping the decline of biodiversity.”

02/22/2023

Tragic and needless. We CAN eliminate such destructive bycatch!!!

241 Likes, 18 Comments - One Ocean Conservation 🦈 () on Instagram: "Bycatch ❌ 40% of the World’s Annual Catch is bycatch. Over 300,000 cetaceans are killed every year due to bycatch. Bycatch deaths are caused from: -gillnets -longlines -purse seiners -trawlers -FADs (Fish...

02/21/2023

Yes. It is.

A Swedish ecologist argues that its ubiquity is wrecking our habitats—and our health.

02/19/2023

I try always to do these things. And please - bring your reusable shopping bags with you into every store!

via Juggling Act Mama

02/12/2023

Hope to see all at the upcoming Spring Fling cde at the Florida horse park! If you need anything custom made I can deliver it to you if you let me know by Thursday the 16th. Or you can select from some standard sizes that will be available from Pleasure Thyme Carriages at the show.
Sorry the MCR Whips website is still not up and running! but hopefully it will happen this week- all new and updated!

Happy driving all!!

01/27/2023

See you all at the Gran Oaks CDE. I will be assisting my able whip dealer, Pleasure Thyme carriages- I have a big inventory of whips for her so stop by to check them out!
Best of luck to all competitors!

01/17/2023

I have for sale on consignment, a very nice horse/pony pair holly whip. Stick is 57” and nicely tapered leather thong is 36”. It has leather handle with sterling silver fittings in nice condition. I will have it with me in Sunday at the grand oaks cde and at the pleasure show the following weekend. Price: $450

01/11/2023

Notice:
As of January 1, MCR Whips’ has had an increase in prices. This is necessary due to increased costs across the board as you can imagine. Orders placed prior to January 1 will be at 2022 prices. Shipping on whips will be going up as well. I pass along my shipping costs, so this is due to increased rates from USPS and UPS. These increases shouldn’t be too extreme, however. I cannot put these new prices up on my website because it is down at the moment, and my new website has not yet been completed and published. for the most part you can expect approximately a 10% increase over my old prices. Less in some cases. Thank you for understanding dear customers and loyal fans! I have done my best to avoid the price increase for as long as I could.
To place an order or to ask questions please contact me by email, phone or text.
[email protected]
401.529.3735
Thank you for your understanding,
Meredith Commons Russo

01/10/2023

Notice – I am aware that my website has an issue and the certificate says not valid. I thought it had been fixed but apparently not so please if you have questions or would like to place an order, text me or call me at.401.529.3735 or email [email protected]

10/12/2022

Hello drivers! I just wanted to let those of you who are planning to attend the Pine Tree CDE at Big Sky Farm in Southern Pines know that MCR Whips will be present with an inventory of select sizes of whips. If you need a particular size whip please let me know by Tuesday the 18th and I can bring it along.
I will be volunteering on the marathon but otherwise should be around and available. Please text me to connect at 401 529-3735.
Safe travels to everyone and best of luck to all!
Below:
Taylor Bradish takes home the blue at Garden State 2021

05/09/2022

02/17/2022

Good day CDE drivers. MCR whips will be at spring fling on Saturday and Sunday should you need anything including poppers or repairs.
You can text me at 401 529 3735.
Best of luck competitors!

11/21/2021

Latest holly whip repair by MCR Whips:
A lovely rare old light whip belonging to Maribeth Andresen.

11/03/2021

Headed for Windsor Trace this weekend!Pleasure Thyme Carriages will be there as a vendor and has a great selection of MCR whips for your perusal. For any special custom orders I will be around to discuss your needs.
Sounds like some chilly and possibly damp weather! Dress warm everyone and best of luck to all competitors!

10/06/2021

See you at Garden State! Making a stop on our way back to SC.
MCR Whips gift certificates donated - we’re volunteering.
Safe travels and good luck all!

07/16/2021

Greetings drivers! MCR Whips is having a summer sale. Any order of a whip(s) paid in full by 1 August 2021 will receive a 15% discount. For drivers going to the Orleton Farm Show next month, I will also deliver your whip free of charge on Thursday 12 August. Anyone not able to pick up their whip that day, please let me know and it can be left with Heidi at DeeDee Rapps. Otherwise, whips will be shipped as usual in a (reusable) pvc tube by priority mail at a cost of between $15 & $20.
Watch for MCR Whips prizes at the Orleton show and other upcoming shows.
Don't forget - MCR Whips is your source for custom rope and leather buckle long reins as well as custom lightweight in-hand and lunging whips up to 8 ft in length. We also have available European-style high quality leather surcingles with stand-up rings. Please call or email for pricing and delivery on the surcingles.

05/18/2021

Announcing the reopening of the MCR Whips shop May 26. We have several orders “on the bench” to be built as soon as work can begin but feel free to call or email questions and orders at that time.
Our new address is
24 Telfair Drive
Beaufort SC 29907

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 401.529.3735

Thank you all - stay well and enjoy the upcoming spring and summer weather!