New Whipping Rules In Québec August 25, 2021 The Québec Racing Commission has approved the final changes in the new whipping rules that will go into effect in the provinces starting Thursday (Aug. 26).
Ohio Committee Passes Whip Rules June 23, 2015 Harness racing drivers in Ohio face stiffer penalties and more restrictions on the use of whips under a new rule that passed through the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review on Monday, June 23.
Proposed Whipping Rule Backlash April 16, 2015 One of the top drivers in the sport has spoken out on proposed new whipping rules that he says are "too restrictive” and “almost completely take the whip away."
Hambletonian Society Adds Director, Endorses Gural's Initiatives August 10, 2012 At the Annual Meeting of The Hambletonian Society held Aug. 3, the board of directors voted to strongly endorse track owner Jeff Gural's initiatives on whipping restrictions and uniform medication rul...
Big M To Address Whipping March 15, 2012 Via release, Meadowlands Racetrack operator Jeff Gural has announced that the New Jersey raceway is looking into making changes to its current policies regarding drivers' use of the whip during its ho...
Lachance On Whipping, Drivers, The Breed, Night At Rideau Carleton Raceway October 15, 2010 As Mike Lachance has geared down his driving schedule in the past few years, the lore of the iconic reinsman seems to grow. While in conversation with Norm Borg on Trot Radio, Lachance provided intrig...
New Whipping Rules At Cal-Expo August 11, 2010 Effective with the start of the summer/fall/winter harness season at Cal-Expo on Friday, August 13, new rules will apply and be enforced by the California stewards
Jockeys React To New Whipping Rules September 01, 2009 Reactions are mixed in the thoroughbred world on the new rules set out for urging a horse, with some riders brazenly stating they will break rules if they think it means the difference between winning...
