
Whip Use by Jockeys Restricted in California
To prevent overuse of the whip, jockeys in California will no longer be allowed to strike a horse more than three consecutive times without giving the animal a chance to respond.

To prevent overuse of the whip, jockeys in California will no longer be allowed to strike a horse more than three consecutive times without giving the animal a chance to respond.
Marcos Santos, DVM, MS, recently completed an equine surgery internship and residency at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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