- A. In all races where a jockey will not ride with a whip, an announcement shall be made over the public address system of that fact.
- B. No jockey carrying a whip during a race shall fail to use the whip in a manner consistent with using his best efforts to win.
- C. Jockeys are prohibited from whipping a horse upon the head, or excessively or brutally, or during the post parade except when necessary to control the horse.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:147 and R.S. 4:175.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Racing Commission, LR 2:443 (December 1976), amended LR 3:39 (January 1977), LR 4:283 (August 1978).