′′ Use the Whip as if it’s a Peacock Feather “ – “8”.
The whip is a fine tool that should be used carefully. The rider must use it correctly to have a positive response. The use of the whip—like the use of all aids—should follow the old adage “less is more.” With a well-trained horse, the whip is just hanging by the rider’s side but comes into use very rarely.
Read more at :Karl Mikolka: The Dressage Whip’s Place in the Circle of Aids