Tioga: New Whipping Rules; No Mechanical Devices

[Elgin]

Tioga Whipping Pilot Program To Take Effect Saturday
Published: June 14, 2012 11:40 am ET

Tioga Downs has joined forces with the Southern Tier Harness Horsemen

[LVGaryD]

I like much of this, but there in plain sight it says these are guidelines.

One large part I disagree with is poking a horse with the butt end of the whip. That does no harm whatsoever to a horse. It also provides no penalties for breaking these guidelines.

Personally I think as I have for many years: let them boot the horse a time or two and use a jockey bat that's too small to reach the horse.

[careless hal]

Depending on the whip is archaic to start with. It is time to bring the 21st century into play.  My laser/taser multiple sound bat is the answer! It just delivers a small jolt that can't hurt the horse and has multiple sound modes that allow the driver to choose what is best for the horse.  Depnding on the whip, which has been around forever, is not the answer.  Time to think out of the box.
 

[AmyHollar]

Depending on the whip is archaic to start with. It is time to bring the 21st century into play.  My laser/taser multiple sound bat is the answer! It just delivers a small jolt that can't hurt the horse and has multiple sound modes that allow the driver to choose what is best for the horse.  Depnding on the whip, which has been around forever, is not the answer.  Time to think out of the box.
 

[Headpole Dave]

Why would you have any shocking devices to use on your horse in the first place?

[AmyHollar]

You wouldn't. 

I'm sure the NFL has it written in their "rules" about players wearing pads and helmets.........why would you need the obvious written down?

You just do.

[LVGaryD]

You might want to zap one while he is pacing home in 28 seconds, just to wake him up a little. 

[AmyHollar]

Would it work on husbands?

[Just Saying]

I noticed they mentioned headpoles but didn't elaborate. I hope they stay the hell away from that. I've seen WAY more horses injured because they needed a headpole, than injured by wearing them.

[LVGaryD]

I noticed they mentioned headpoles but didn't elaborate. I hope they stay the hell away from that. I've seen WAY more horses injured because they needed a headpole, than injured by wearing them.

You mean those guys are not allowed to hit one with a headpole now? WTF!!!!

[AmyHollar]

You mean those guys are not allowed to hit one with a headpole now? WTF!!!!

BAH!

I don't think I've ever hit one with a headpole......thier too expensive. 

[Just Saying]

BAH!

I don't think I've ever hit one with a headpole......thier too expensive. 

Ain't it a bitch when the headpole is more valuable than the horse?

[LVGaryD]

Ain't it a bitch when the headpole is more valuable than the horse?

And you know if you ever broke a headpole on a horse, the headpole would still be worth more than the horse.

 

[Just Saying]

And you know if you ever broke a headpole on a horse, the headpole would still be worth more than the horse.

 

[AmyHollar]

Just had one cough.....yes I said.....cough a chunk of blood..........no bite on tounge or cheek..........needless to say calvin said.......'she can go back where she came from"