Have a look at the BHA.

http://www.britishhorseracing.com/in...807whipuse.pdf


One point:


The whip used by a jockey must meet a specification laid down by the Authority.
This specification has been set in consultation with animal welfare groups.

and;
The Rules reflect the policy of the Authority that the whip can be used in racing
only for safety, correction and encouragement – anything else is unacceptable as far as the sport is concerned.

What else is there? And how far do you take correction and encouragement?

I dont make the rules Nippy, the link is there for all to see.

Dawn---you are daft!

I am amazed that you can be so blind as to not see what is written---it was MS who said it WAS jockey club rules you were talking about! Not me-----I asked for the reference from you as I COULDN'T find it in those rules.

I still see no mention of marking and TBH I am now stopping as I should think most are bored stiff by this.

It is enough for me that you are happy to condone whipping if it doesn't mark the horse.

Because something is a 'rule' you don't have to agree with it.

It fits in with your general attitude to animals and their rights----or lack of them.

rune

I am confused as to why you feel it is funny that MS misinterpreted your posts (thinking you were talking about the JC) as well?

Yes, I gotcha Lynn.

I was referring to your mother! I should have made it clearer perhaps, but most realised, I apologise if you didnt.

I realised you had quoted Mums post (which was in reply to MS) . But as MS was quoting from the JC as well, specifically after you had said it was nothing to do with them, she obviously misunderstood your point as well.

No probs, its clear now.

Indeed it is!!!