Whips

Big Move Forward on Concussion Protocol

• By Frank Angst
• June 28, 2016
• Thoroughbred Racing, Horse Health, Kentucky

The Jockeys' Guild and Kentucky tracks hope to take a big step forward this year in rider concussion protocol.

Model Approach - By Eric Mitchell

• By Eric Mitchell
• July 7, 2015

The implementation of California's new whip rule is a model for tackling other issues. read blog

New Whip Rule's First Day No Problem in SoCal

• By Jeremy Balan
• July 2, 2015
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

The transition to California's new whip rule appeared seamless on the first racing day under the mandate July 2 at Los Alamitos Race Course.

California Implements New Whip Rule

• By Ron Mitchell
• July 1, 2015
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

California has implemented what it says is the strictest regulation in the country governing the use of riding crops in horse racing, with a new rule to begin July 1.

Oak Tree Approved to Operate Pleasanton Meet

• By Jack Shinar
• April 25, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

The Oak Tree Racing Association is back in the race business following a 3 1/2-year absence with the approval of its application to conduct the Alameda County Fair meet by the California Horse Racing Board April 25.

Feud Over British Whip Rules Growing

• By The Associated Press
• October 14, 2011
• Thoroughbred Racing, International

British horse racing's richest day Oct. 15 could be overshadowed by a growing feud over new whip rules that has led one jockey to quit before the big day at Ascot.

Fairplex Park Makes Safety Upgrades

• September 3, 2009
• Thoroughbred Racing, West Region

Fairplex Park has upgraded its safety and emergency care efforts for the 2009 meet, which begins Sept. 10 and runs through Sept. 28 at the Southern California track.

Del Mar 'House Rule' to Require Softer Whips

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• August 6, 2009
• West Region

Jockeys at Del Mar will be using softer equine friendly riding crops in all races under a "house rule" that will take effect at the track on Aug. 12, the Jockeys' Guild announced.

Burdensome Paperwork Focus of KHRC

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• December 15, 2008
• Kentucky

Problems associated with having the necessary paperwork transferred in an efficient and timely matter for horses that move from state to state to compete were the focal point of discussion at the Dec. 15 meeting of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

Innovative Wager Approved for Churchill

• By Ron Mitchell
• September 22, 2008
• Kentucky

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved an innovative new wager between Churchill Downs and racetracks in other states.

Delaware Making Progress on Padded Whips

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• June 23, 2008
• Northeast Region

Working in conjunction with a whip manufacturer, the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is making progress on a padded whip that can be used on a regular basis.

Riders to Test Crops in Colonial Race

• By Nick Hahn
• June 19, 2008
• Thoroughbred Racing, Southeast Region

There are four stakes races on Colonial Downs' Turf Cup card June 14, but a race earlier in the day will have many closely watching as well.

Kentucky Derby Trail: Lessons to be Learned From SA Derby

• By Steve Haskin
• April 6, 2004
• Triple Crown

Before the entries are drawn for this weekend's big Kentucky Derby (gr. I) preps, and the races can be fully analyzed, this is a good time to briefly take one more look back at last weekend's Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) and offer a few odds and ends about the upcoming races.

New Whip Rule for Steeplechase Jockeys

• March 31, 2004
• Thoroughbred Racing

The National Steeplechase Association has adopted a new whip rule beginning with its April 3 racing at Southern Pines, N.C. The new rule requires the use of a cushioned, shock-absorbent whip by all jockeys. The change in the rule follows that of the English Jockey Club and was created to improve the racing conditions for Thoroughbred horses competing in NSA events.

Why, Daddy?

• May 29, 2002

By Steve Montemarano -- The flagrant use of the whip in horse racing is out of step with how society has changed over the decades. What was once tolerated may now be perceived as wrong.

British Jockey Club Amends Whip Rules

• By Mark Popham
• January 24, 2001

The British Jockey Club has just amended its whip rules, recommending that jockeys, both in jump and Flat racing, carry whips that have shock-absorbing characteristics. The recommending of these whips is set to be the first step before it is made compulsory for jockeys to carry them as they do not mark horses. Leading jump jockeys are due to try out a new whip, modified by Robert Patton of Old Mill Saddlery, Northern Ireland, from the revolutionary Aircush whip which was launched in 1999,, within the next couple of weeks.