Quirt

A quirt is a forked type of stock whip which usually has two falls at the end (like the tails on some tawses) sometimes called a riding quirt, horse quirt, or a dog quirt.

The falls on a quirt are made of leather, buffalo, or cow hide. The core of the quirt is usually a leather bag filled with lead shot; the main part including the handle is often made from braided rawhide, leather, or kangaroo hide and is usually somewhat stiff but flexible.