Ban the Whip!
The use of the whip in Racing is archaic and barbaric. It sends out the message that it is okay to hit horses. They are sentient beings and suffer from pain mentally as well as physically. Abuse and... continue reading »
"I am from Australia, and would like the use of whips banned in horse racing world wide."
"I object to horse's being beaten with whips for the sake of human entertainment."
"Do unto others ...."
"Mo horses should endure pain for faster racing - this is archaic and should be banned!"
"Quaker Concern for Animals in Britain is wholly in support of this very reasonable petition - surely the least we can do."
"I'm fed up with race advocates telling me that the whips do not hurt the horses.. only encourage them. Maybe these race enthusiasts should sample such "encouragement" themselves?? "
"I am against subjecting animals to pain for any reason-not least for a form of entertainment!"
"If I whipped my Dog liked they whipped there horses I would be classed a criminal. My Dog is no different to the horse in feeling pain therefore the law should acknowledge this. Anyone caught carrying out such a barbaric act should expect a harsh aftermat"
"It is cruel and unecassary to continue using a whip to train horses or to make them run "faster." Kindness and understanding should be used with these beautiful, gentle creatures, not violence."
"to control an animal with violence is nothing short of cruelty. ban the whip now"
"The Melbourne Cup was recently run in Australia. Two Japanese horses came first and second and were whipped far more than usual in Australia. Of course, I would like to see the practice banned here and everywhere, especially now that horses are being ex"
"Use of a whip in racing is appauling and being one of the most followed methods of horse eventing it is sending out totally the wrong message, that it is ok to beat an animal! We would not do this to cats or dogs so why horses?!?!?!!!"
