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by ChrisDG on April 14th, 2007

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Since the Grand national is about to start, a horse racing question - do the horses feel intense pain when whipped?

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  • by rodeo on March 10th, 2008

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    they do not feel an intense pain when being hit with a crop, more like a bee sting. but if being hit with a long whip or a bull whip, it can hurt and possably cause laserations. those whips are to be used for noise not force, but a well trained horse will not need a whip, and if it is not needed, do not use it.

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  • by Firebrand on April 14th, 2007

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    I think that would depend apon if the jockey just flicks or really weals the horse. The second is not allowed and would involve the jockey being banned for a period of time.. They are coming into line

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  • by ChelseaMark on March 10th, 2008

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    Thet have new rubber sprung whips now that are no way near as bad as the old ones. They will still feel it though a little. Some horses will just stop running if theyre being hurt.

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