Australian Vets at Odds with Horse Racing Whip Rules
The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has updated their position on the use of whips on...
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The horseracing industry is ignoring what science says about whipping
When the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) released its recent whip consultation report, it claimed to have consulted the science. But it insists whipping doesn’t hurt horses and fails to recommend that the racing industry changes its approach.
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British Racing’s Disappointing Whip Report
The long awaited report from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) on the use of the whip...
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Racing Victoria’s Calls for Limited Whip Reform
Racing Victoria (RV) has today confirmed that it will not be conducting any ‘whip for safety only’...
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Research shows whipping horses doesn’t make them run faster, straighter or safer — let’s cut it out
The horse racing whip debate just got harder… The Melbourne Cup is upon us. This year will...
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Racing Victoria wants progress on whip reform
Racing Victoria (RV) has today announced that it is seeking national action on whip reform in...
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Whip-free race finishes in UKs £1.8M Racing League
Jockeys will race under ‘hands and heels’ rules at this summer’s Racing League...
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Science answers: Do whips hurt horses?
The racing industry insist that padded whips don’t hurt horses. But two humans who...
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To Whip or Not to Whip a Racehorse
A debate on the use of whips was a highlight of the 2010 Australian Veterinary Association (AVA)...
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