Comments on: Study on the use of whips in Thoroughbred racing wins Australian science prize

By: kilee shoulders

kilee shoulders — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:59:47 +0000

I think they should only use the crop if the horse is being {stubborn}in a way.In the the world of horse raceing they think that the horse will get faster i think that the horse runs faster when not being whipped.

By: random

random — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:58:14 +0000

It seems to me that a crop should only be used as an inforcer, like if you’re riding an old poky pony who refuses to move otherwise. Also, this study has already been done, just less officially.

By: PKL

PKL — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:21:02 +0000

Most of those great horses, run/race because they love it and were bred to do just that…run!!

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:00:31 +0000

That’s wonderful to read. I think occasional use of the whip is fine but to flog them the whole way? How does that help?

By: Pat

Pat — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:22:43 +0000

Whips, spurs, if a horse needs them, he’s in the wrong activity.