JJ Flash 2,114 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 Whip rule changes to send shock waves to racing world wide Posted by: Ric Chapman+ at 7:13am on 15/8/2019 In a landmark move that will send shock waves to EVERY horse racing jurisdiction on earth, The Jockey Club of the United States has been recommended to ban the use of whips – altogether. And in a separate move, Woodbine in Canada will adopt a restriction in whip use for the purposes of urging down the home straight, starting in three weeks, also. America has slipped off its perch as the leading racing nation on the planet, but is still a powerful voice given how large it is. And this new move to ban the use of whips down the home straight, unless absolutely needed to prevent an accident, will begin a change that will effect every other racing territory should it be implemented across the country. There are howls of disdain coming from all corners of the racing spectrum in the United states, but a VERY large number of supporters too who recognise change in this area is not only inevitable, but NEEDED if racing is to survive the scrutiny of the general public. If accepted, the phasing in period would start immediately. Here is EXACTLY what the Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Safety Committee released while Australia slept on Wednesday night. “The Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) Model Rules Committee amends, and all regulatory authorities immediately adopt, ARCI Rule 010-035, Article (E)(7) to eliminate the use of the riding crop for encouragement and include new penalty guidelines for breach of the rule. The riding crop shall be used only to avoid dangerous situations to horse and rider. Progressive penalty guidelines incorporate stewards’ review, fines, and suspensions for repeat offenders. Regulatory authorities should provide suitable time to educate stakeholders.” Wow. Australian jocks, the end of whip use down the home straight in races …… is coming! I was not aware that the US was the " leading racing nation on the planet" You learn something new everyday Greg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobysnacks 386 Report post Posted August 19, 2019 I think the US should ban drugs before whips Breeder and shaneMcAlister 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivanthegreat 1,123 Report post Posted August 20, 2019 Would be interesting to see a Great Northern S.Chase without whips.............. Rideitlikeyoustolit sounds about right. JJ Flash 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rum 1,833 Report post Posted August 20, 2019 2 hours ago, ivanthegreat said: Would be interesting to see a Great Northern S.Chase without whips.............. Rideitlikeyoustolit sounds about right. Not sure how much more you get out of big steeplechaser with whip after 4 miles in soft . If it's given its all to run in and still in contention to that point the horse is gonna plod on just same hand and heels imho . . Only allowed 8 over fences in UK anyway now and jump racing never been so popular , no one wants horse belted 30 odd times do they ? John Francome ex UK Champ and legend of game says whip days of past, Brendon Powell hardest of hardmen of jumps circuit in same camp.They know their jump racing better than most so if they want it gone it's worth listening to. JJ Flash, Rusty and jeepers 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...