Talking Horses: is it time for racing to call the whip by another name?
(The Guardian Sports News)

Language matters, as the Horse Welfare Board noted this week, so why continue to use a term which is off-putting to others?A serious, substantial piece of work is the strategic plan published on Thursday by the newly created Horse Welfare Board. It is full of interesting and original thoughts, reflecting on racing´s relationhip with its horses and can be downloaded here. Related: Horse Welfare Board comments set to usher in stronger whip penalties Continue reading...