New Meadowlands Whipping Rules

[Elgin]

The use of the whip shall be confined to the areas above and between the sulky shafts.  The one handed use of the whip shall be limited to the striking of the shafts of the sulky or the saddle pad.

Using the whip in a one handed striking motion when, in the opinion of the jndges, it does not appear that the horse is advancing its position in the race or is not in contention.

Any blatant or exaggerated movements of the whipping arm which will result from raising the elbow above the driver's shoulder height or allowing the hand holding the whip to reach behind the driver while striking with the whip.

Whipping under the arch or shafts ofthe sulky, using the whip as a goading or poking device, or placing the whip between the legs of the horse.

Whipping after the finish of the race.


Causing visible injury to the horse by leaving welts, cuts or other marks resulting from the use of the whip.

Using the whip in such a manner as to cause interference or confusion to any other horse or driver in the race.

Excessive use of the whip is prohibited and one handed whipping is restricted as follows:

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This(the new rules) had to of been written by a Tbred person.
The naming of the 1/4 ,7/8 3/4 pole and so forth.
They are named opposite in each breed.

[Elgin]

This had to of been written by a Tbred person.
The naming of the 1/4 ,7/8 3/4 pole and so forth.
They are named opposite in each breed.

http://standardbredcanada.ca/files/NJ-Whipping-Directive.PDF

[miss media]

I don't mean it is your mistake Elgin I mean the NJRC. How can the NJRC be so foolish as to have the harness racing rules spelled out in TBRED wording.

[Just Saying]

I absolutely HATE rules that are open to interpretation! "approx 6-8 strikes"... well which is it? "Above shoulder level"... from what camera angle? "excessive"... by what standard? A whip was always the most underused piece of equipment in my stable, but sometimes very necessary.

My rule would be: You slash one up to the point that he comes back to the paddock with welts and bleeding after the race, it's your ass... big fine + suspension. (and the owners and/or trainer get's a free pass to kick the snot out of you) But I don't like rules that judges can adjust from one driver to another.

[beans and weenies]

I absolutely HATE rules that are open to interpretation! "approx 6-8 strikes"... well which is it? "Above shoulder level"... from what camera angle? "excessive"... by what standard? A whip was always the most underused piece of equipment in my stable, but sometimes very necessary.

My rule would be: You slash one up to the point that he comes back to the paddock with welts and bleeding after the race, it's your ass... big fine + suspension. (and the owners and/or trainer get's a free pass to kick the snot out of you) But I don't like rules that judges can adjust from one driver to another.

   

[Dolfan]

None of this is a problem if they also determined that stiffing is okay! 

[Just Saying]

None of this is a problem if they also determined that stiffing is okay! 

I'm not sure what you're saying.

[The Giss]

Love the word approximately here . 6-8, which means 5 to 9 is good. If 9 is good, why not ten? Can they get any more convoluted?

The whipping rule for weekday racing, when the race is not a stakes or late-closer and the moon is full, unless that full moon is the second of the month, shall be...

[LVGaryD]

I say give them all a six inch whip and let the driver use it as often as they want. 

[Just Saying]

I say give them all a six inch whip and let the driver use it as often as they want. 

You dream of having a 6 inch whip. :'(

[LVGaryD]

You dream of having a 6 inch whip. :'(

Hey under the proper conditions, my whip expands to well over 6 inches...or at least it used to.

 

[AmyHollar]

Eeeewwwww. 

[careless hal]

I say give the drivers whips made of licorice.  That way, when they throw them to some kid, they could eat the whip, not run around swinging it wildly the rest of the evening.

[Dolfan]

I'm not sure what you're saying.

If you're not allowed to drive your horse as hard as possible then the driver is accused of stiffing.  I know that's an exaggeration but if a guy has to actually count the times he's whipping is he supposed to stop nearing the wire to avoid going over the limit?  And then track mgt calls him in for not trying his best?

But I was being sarcastic anyway.

Hey under the proper conditions, my whip expands to well over 6 inches...or at least it used to.

My God, that is massive!  Uh oh, I guess now you know I'm Jewish.