Whips

Big changes planned for eventing blood and whip rules

The first release of proposed rule changes for 2019 includes changes to whip and blood rules as well as clarifications over rider warnings

H&H question of the week: do I need a whip?

Here Jason gives one H&H forum user advice on whether they need a whip

Jockey whips rival in mid-race dispute

Jockeys often get caught out when it comes to the whip rule, but whipping a rival jockey? You don't see that every day on the racecourse

Richard Johnson: Thrilled to reach 3,000 winners *H&H VIP*

Horse & Hound's racing columnist reviews the Welsh National, discusses a comeback for Balthazar King and backs the whip rule

Spotlight falls on whips in racing: should they be banned? H&H investigates

Following some recent high profile bans for use of the whip, H&H garners opinions as to whether whips should have a future in racing

6 new products for you and your horse

This week's new to the market round up features products from Woof Wear, British Equine, Kanyon Outdoor, Ariat and Fleck.

Fleck launches new whip

The German whip manufacturer has launched a new jumping whip in a variety of colours

Modern version of the traditional hunting whip goes on sale

The Jubilee crop has a traditional antler horn handle at one end for opening gates, but at the other a whip, “not just a floppy bit of leather on the end of a rigid stick”

Amends to strict new whip rules in racing

The British Horseracing Authority has announced amendments to the tougher whip rules that came into force earlier this month

Three jockeys handed bans in first few days of new whip rules

Three jockeys have been handed bans for overuse of the whip within the first three days of the new rules coming in.

New tougher whip rules for racing announced

Jockeys will face stricter rules when using the whip from next month - and tougher penalties when they misuse it

New crystal whip launched in time for Christmas

A new crystal whip has been launched by Pink Equine, bringing a touch of sparkle to this winter.

Gemma Plumley gets £50,000 bill after losing BSJA appeal

The 22-year-old show jumper has been saddled with a £50,000 bill after losing an appeal to overturn a three-month ban from national competition

Microchips will test whip's shelf life

Whips containing a microchip will be given to professional jockeys to determine how effectively the whips absorb shock and how often they should be replaced

English horse industry rejects calls for whips to be banned

Calls to ban the use of whips as punishment in competition have been rejected by the horse industry in England and Wales