Indiana Reforms Whipping Regulations March 12, 2009 The most stringent regulations in North America harness racing regarding the use of the whip are now
Trot Radio Tackles Whipping March 06, 2009 The second episode of Trot Radio tackles one of the harness racing industry's most debated topics
Darling On Whipping February 28, 2009 Leading trainer Jack Darling recently voiced his opinions on the whipping issue
New Whipping Rule In BC January 29, 2009 According to the BCSA/BCSBS, a new whipping policy for standardbred racing in British Columbia will be in effect starting February 1, 2009
Brennan On Whipping January 26, 2009 George Brennan, one of North America's top drivers, submitted a lengthy comment to the United States Trotting Association in regard to an upcoming USTA rule change proposal on whipping
'Pocket Jockey' Pro Whipping? January 12, 2009 In 2008, the issue of whipping in horse racing was thrust to the forefront of the industry.
New Pompano Whipping Rule; Bonus Cheques Presented November 22, 2008 The annual meeting of the United States Trotting Association (USTA) District 6 was held Saturday afternoon at Pompano Park.
OHHA Forwards Petition September 17, 2008 The Ontario Harness Horse Association has received and forwarded to the Ontario Racing Commission a petition with 258 signatures of individuals that oppose any new rule which would restrict drivers to
Policy Changes At The Jug September 17, 2008 During a meeting of the Little Brown Jug Society directors, the group voted to support the U.S. Trotting Association's rule change proposal on whipping, which states that drivers must keep their lines...
Strict Whipping Rules In Kentucky? September 16, 2008 Yesterday in Kentucky, a safety and welfare committee voted in favour of recommending regulatory changes to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. The changes would see the banning of one-handed whippi...
Ontario Industry Discusses Whipping Issues September 10, 2008 An industry initiative to explore the use of the whip in the Ontario horse racing industry manifested in an Ontario Racing Commission-led working session today at the Mississauga Convention Centre.
When The Whip Smacks September 09, 2008 A recent blog posting from Standardbred Canada blogger Kelly Spencer gives her perspective on the use of the whip in harness racing.