Whips
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Major change to whip rules made to promote welfare
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Oliver Townend given warning for whip use at Blair
The rider was given a verbal warning at Blair
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Big changes planned for eventing blood and whip rules
The first release of proposed rule changes for 2019 includes changes to whip and blood rules as well as clarifications over rider warnings
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H&H question of the week: do I need a whip?
Here Jason gives one H&H forum user advice on whether they need a whip
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Jockey whips rival in mid-race dispute
Jockeys often get caught out when it comes to the whip rule, but whipping a rival jockey? You don't see that every day on the racecourse
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Richard Johnson: Thrilled to reach 3,000 winners *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's racing columnist reviews the Welsh National, discusses a comeback for Balthazar King and backs the whip rule
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Spotlight falls on whips in racing: should they be banned? H&H investigates
Following some recent high profile bans for use of the whip, H&H garners opinions as to whether whips should have a future in racing
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6 new products for you and your horse
This week's new to the market round up features products from Woof Wear, British Equine, Kanyon Outdoor, Ariat and Fleck.
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Fleck launches new whip
The German whip manufacturer has launched a new jumping whip in a variety of colours
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Modern version of the traditional hunting whip goes on sale
The Jubilee crop has a traditional antler horn handle at one end for opening gates, but at the other a whip, “not just a floppy bit of leather on the end of a rigid stick”
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Amends to strict new whip rules in racing
The British Horseracing Authority has announced amendments to the tougher whip rules that came into force earlier this month
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Three jockeys handed bans in first few days of new whip rules
Three jockeys have been handed bans for overuse of the whip within the first three days of the new rules coming in.
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New tougher whip rules for racing announced
Jockeys will face stricter rules when using the whip from next month - and tougher penalties when they misuse it
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New crystal whip launched in time for Christmas
A new crystal whip has been launched by Pink Equine, bringing a touch of sparkle to this winter.
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Gemma Plumley gets £50,000 bill after losing BSJA appeal
The 22-year-old show jumper has been saddled with a £50,000 bill after losing an appeal to overturn a three-month ban from national competition
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Microchips will test whip's shelf life
Whips containing a microchip will be given to professional jockeys to determine how effectively the whips absorb shock and how often they should be replaced
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English horse industry rejects calls for whips to be banned
Calls to ban the use of whips as punishment in competition have been rejected by the horse industry in England and Wales
