Whip Laws

[horse]

Can a forum member tell me the whip laws on American racing.

Ive seen horses beaten with no chance, which I find disgusting.

This woulndt be allow in euro

We all like to back a winner or to be place

I find they are just brutes and trainers say nothing.

[1hooper]

This is the rule for NYRA.
Hooper

§ 4035.9. Use of riding crops.
(a) All riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the stewards and the clerk of scales.
(1) Riding crops shall have a shaft and a flap and will be allowed in flat racing including training only as follows:
(i) Maximum weight of eight ounces;
(ii) Maximum length including flap of 30 inches;
(iii) Minimum diameter of the shaft of three-eighths inch; and
116 updated (5/19)
Rules and Regulations Chapter I (Division of Horse Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering) Subchapter A (Thoroughbred Racing) 9 NYCRR §§ 4000-4082.3
(iv) Shaft contact area must be smooth, with no protrusions or raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material that gives a compression factor of at least one-millimeter throughout its circumference.
(2) The flap is the only allowable attachment to the shaft and must meet these specifications:
(i) Length beyond the end of the shaft a maximum of one inch;
(ii) Width a minimum of 0.8 inch and a maximum of 1.6 inches;
(iii) No reinforcements or additions beyond the end of the shaft;
(iv) No binding within seven inches of the end of the shaft; and
(v) Shock absorbing characteristics similar to those of the contact area of the
shaft.
(b) In all races where a jockey will not ride with a whip, an announcement shall be made over the public address system of such fact.
(c) Although the use of a whip is not required, any jockey who uses a whip during a race is prohibited from whipping a horse:
(1) on the head, flanks or on any other part of its body other than the shoulders or hind quarters;
(2) during the post parade or after the race except when necessary to control the horse;
(3) excessively or brutally causing welts or breaks in the skin;
(4) when the horse is clearly out of the race or has obtained its maximum placing; or (5) persistently even though the horse is showing no response under the whip.
(d) Correct uses of the whip are:
(1) showing horses the whip before hitting them;
(2) using the whip in rhythm with the horse's stride; and
(3) using the whip as an aid to maintain a horse running straight.
117 updated (5/19)

[horse]

HOOPER

Thank you very much for this info.

I find a very good read.

thank you

[mysaladdays]

I guess you noticed our very own Johnny V. get suspended for ride during Royal Ascot where he over-whipped.

It was embarrassing (to me, anyway). He must have forgotten the rules over there. Or, just couldn't help himself.