8th April 2017, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by walkermac
Australian harness racing is banning the use of whips in training and racing from 1 September 2017 ).
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As a matter of interest, here's a short history of whips in Australian harness racing
1800s: Whips first used for trotting races
1970s: Cane whip replaced with fiberglass inside a plaited nylon cover
1990s: Whip length reduced
2010: Rules changed, drivers only allowed to use elbow and wrist action
2016: Drivers must have one rein in each hand at all times
Sep 2017: Australia to become the first country to voluntarily ban whips |