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Fly Whisk

Edward Goddard Ltd have been makers of quality whips since 1887. The Goddard Fly Whisk is 24 long with a stainless steel cap and wrist strap. Horsehair. Black.
Average Customer Rating:
3.417 out of 5
3.4
 out of 
5
(12 Reviews) 10
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating breakdown 12 reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Star
2
7 of 12(58%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Fly Whisk
Review 1 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

Expensive and not worth the price

August 19, 2011
ByLOK
fromRosendale, NY
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Fit
Good
Excellent
"The best thing I can say is the handle fits well, and it does have a nice metal cap on the end.
There is very little hair for swatting on this whisk, though it's plenty long so you can go from front to back easily.
I'm not impressed with the overall quality of this whisk, and not sure that it will last. Not happy with it, would not recommend."
Review 2 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
2 of 5
2 of 5

too skimpy

July 27, 2011
Bybarnbaby
fromMassachusetts
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"I got this to replace someone else's fly whisk that broke. The amount of horse hair on this is embarrassing. It is too skimpy."
Review 3 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

Fly Whisk

July 19, 2011
By111739
from^he Middle of nowhere CNYS
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Poor
Excellent
"I'm not a 'dressage queen' a plain bamboo whisk such as I have had forever - would have been perfect............BUT I needed a fly whisk ---if they break I shan't be unhappy."
Review 4 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
4 of 5
4 of 5

Perfect for a "buggy" horse

December 13, 2010
ByKelli
fromHouston, TX
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Value:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Durability:
4 of 5
4 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I purchased this for a friend who's got a horse who can't stand the bugs while out riding. I have one & LOVE it & thought she would appreciate having something to help keep the flies off her sensitive Irish Sport Horse. They are quite useful to have in SE Texas where the bugs are pretty bad 9 months out of the year!"
Review 5 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Nice

July 27, 2010
ByCathleen
fromRI
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Value:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Durability:
3 of 5
3 of 5
Fit
Average
Excellent
"This whisk works well to keep flys away. Very nice looking but a little stingy with the horse hair. Seems to be well made but I think a little over-priced."
Review 6 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
3 of 5
3 of 5

Not thick enough

July 19, 2010
ByHappyTrailsRider
fromPittsburgh, PA
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
"I was a bit disappointed with the whisk. There didn't seem to be enough hair, and the hair was too long. When I tried to whisk flies from the horse's face, the whisk just flopped down. When I tried to sweep across the horse's face, strands were getting entangled in his bridle, in his face, or on nearby bushes. A longer handle, shorter and thicker hair would have made this more desirable."
Review 7 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
1 of 5
1 of 5

poor quality

July 13, 2010
Byready
fromnc
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Field Hunter
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
2 of 5
2 of 5
Value:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Durability:
1 of 5
1 of 5
Fit
Fair
Excellent
"this fly whisk has minimal horse hair for the
whisk, about half of other whisks I have. The
handle is too narrow as well. I sent it back.
"
Review 8 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

BEST FLY WHISK

July 5, 2010
ByGAITEDRYDER
fromBloomfield, New York
I have used this product for:over 5 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Trail Riding
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"I love this whisk. Yes, the bamboo handle whisks are cheaper. BUT this whisk is a thin as a crop handle with a cap on top and perfect wrist band. All great for drop prevention. I now own two. One to use at home and I keep one in the trailer for trail riding."
Review 9 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Nice product

June 17, 2010
ByOwner
fromKansas
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Field Hunter
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Fit
Excellent
Excellent
"Not too bulky like some I have used have been. Effective against the horse fly that lands square in the middle of your horse's rump. Good buy for the money."
Review 10 for Fly Whisk
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5

Works well

August 26, 2009
ByBabyRuth
fromBoston
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
"I think the length is perfect. You're not slouching to reach is face, or leaning way back either. Your balance is not hindered. Not heavy or cumbersome. Fells natural in your hand."
Ratings-Only Reviews for Fly Whisk
Based on the average of (2) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Would recommend? Yes 2 out of 2
Quality:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Value:
5 of 5
5 of 5
Durability:
5 of 5
5 of 5