Thread: KHRC: Stop saying 'whip'.. It's 'riding crop' now.
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Old 09-17-2008, 04:23 AM
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Default KHRC: Stop saying 'whip'.. It's 'riding crop' now.
Went under the radar, but the KHRC Health and Safety Committee meeting Monday was chock ful o' good stuff...

Ron Mitchell's B-H version:
http://news.bloodhorse.com/article/47095.htm

Lots about the injury reporting system, which is interesting. (I discussed it with Dr. Allday on "Horse Health Today" segment of ATR Tuesday and he agrees with Dr. Northrup.)

But the corker is the testing at KEE of new 'kinder, gentler' riding crops... (Don't say whips anymore... That word is being phased out. )

The committee also discussed, and will continue to work on, revising rules to mandate safer and more humane riding crops (formerly known as whips) in Thoroughbred racing. Included in the effort will be the review of shorter crops and with more humane "poppers" (padded portion of the crop). During the upcoming Keeneland fall meet, in two races per day jockeys will be equipped with crops that vary in length from 26 to 30 inches and in weights ranging from 6 ounces to 8 ounces.
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