Are jockeys now hitting the horses harder?

i was concerned about that , hit less but with more force , needs looking at

Are trainers hitting the jockeys harder ?

I suggest the whip should not come above the horses head,that should sort the blighters out. [;)]

jollie
i was concerned about that , hit less but with more force , needs looking at

By anyone but the BHA.



You could once give a horse a light tap of encouragement. If he/she didn't respond then more encouragement was needed.

BHA rules will lead to less of the light taps and more of making it count with your limited resources.

good point

Fallon and his clones Turner, Catlin and Milkshake have been getting away with it for years, using whip way above shoulder.
Why do you think Turner and Milkshake are consistently able to mix it with the big boys?, its not because they're stronger its simply the forceful use of their whip which has disguised their natural weakness.