Horse-friendly riding crops becoming standard

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08/13/2009 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Humane treatment of thoroughbred racehorses has been front and center since the tragic accident Barbaro suffered early in the running of the 2006 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course.

This week and next two major racing venues institute use of horse-friendly riding crops. Del Mar in California began using the new crop on Wednesday of this week and next week jockeys at Monmouth Park in New Jersey will carry the softer instrument.

"This is a great step for racing," commented champion jockey Garrett Gomez at Del Mar. "All the jocks discussed it and wanted to make this move. One of our biggest problems was getting enough riding crops for everybody. With Del Mar's help, we were able to get a big enough supply, including for riders who couldn't necessarily afford them. With the new riding crop, horses seem to react to the sound of the popper rather than from a physical reaction to the whip. It's good for racing and we wanted to be at the forefront."

Del Mar purchased 40 crops from four different suppliers so that an adequate number will be available.

"Both the jockeys and Del Mar are pleased to achieve this milestone," said Darrell Haire, regional manager for the Jockeys' Guild. "Thanks to the cooperation of Del Mar management, especially Joe Harper (track president and general manager) and Craig Fravel (Del Mar executive vice president), as well as Bo Derek and the California Horse Racing Board, we were able to attain this goal that will be beneficial to the welfare of the horses competing at the meet."

The new crops have been endorsed by the Jockeys' Guild, which represents riders on the national level.

"Del Mar management has been exemplary in their cooperation and communication with the jockeys," said Terry Meyocks, national manager of the Jockeys' Guild. "If all segments of the racing industry worked together the way that Del Mar has worked with the riders, many of the challenges that the industry faces could be overcome."

Monmouth Park's director of racing, Mike Dempsey, announced Thursday that the new riding crops used by jockeys will become standard at the Jersey shore track on Wednesday, August 19.

All Monmouth Park jockeys will use the new riding crops in all races starting that day. Riders at the Oceanport facility have used the softer crop in the last race each racing day since Wednesday, July 8.

The new riding crop has been mandated for use at Delaware Park and Philadelphia Park. Jockeys have been voluntarily using the lighter and softer crop at Saratoga Race Course.

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