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Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-28-2021, 08:14 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,050
Posted By bitkey
They are crying because they have to change their...

They are crying because they have to change their riding style and they don’t feel as manly when whips are limited. They have fought every new whip rule put out. Whips are not needed for safety and...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-28-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,050
Posted By bitkey
Neither rider even attempted to steer with their...

Neither rider even attempted to steer with their reins. They just kept on pumping loose reined. Neither needed the whip for safety.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-28-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,050
Posted By bitkey
I’m just a retired rider opining about the no...

I’m just a retired rider opining about the no whips for encouragement rule at Monmouth. Now I remember why I left this site years ago.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-18-2021, 03:11 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
Yes he is but he is from my era where we did more...

Yes he is but he is from my era where we did more hand riding. It was considered wimpy to go for the whip when in a hand riding stretch dual.

Old dogs comment was pointed at this eras jocks who...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-18-2021, 03:04 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,050
Posted By bitkey
A few didn’t carry at first only because they...

A few didn’t carry at first only because they were afraid of auto pilot kicking in and getting fined. Those riders are now carrying and comfortable hand riding only.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:56 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
There are owners and trainers who love limited...

There are owners and trainers who love limited and no whip racing also. Good horsemen and horsewomen can easily condition a horse to give all they have without being pushed past exhaustion or forced...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,127
Posted By bitkey
If I am being hustled to fill a race,they sure...

If I am being hustled to fill a race,they sure better tell me who’s in there and who I am filling the race for. Otherwise go hustle someone else.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:42 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,127
Posted By bitkey
It was always the norm to stake the gate...

It was always the norm to stake the gate crew,outriders and office staff after a good meet. It was expected. The bigger outfits did holiday stakes too.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:37 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
They are not comfortable hand riding. Old dogs...

They are not comfortable hand riding. Old dogs new tricks thing. Some people are good at adapting to change and some are not.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
As do many gamblers. Some just do not feel they...

As do many gamblers. Some just do not feel they are getting their moneys worth out of a ride unless the horse is whipped. I care about the riders and horses more than I care about gamblers having to...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:26 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
Then they should have to give public statements...

Then they should have to give public statements about their riding decisions as they do in other countries. Would help with some of the wrong criticisms thrown at them when given bad instructions by...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
There is no need for whips in racing. Only time...

There is no need for whips in racing. Only time to use a whip is when teaching young horses manners to keep people safe. Schooling young horses or reschooling older horses should be done during...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:19 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
If a horse is so out of control as to pose a...

If a horse is so out of control as to pose a safety issue,the riders should pull them up and take them to the outside to keep everyone safe. No whip will stop an unruly horse. Schooling is for...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:15 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
I had to use a whip or be given days. I wish we...

I had to use a whip or be given days. I wish we had a track with rules like NJ when I was riding. On horses that didn’t like the whip,we had to fake hit to please the stewards. Different times back...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 11:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,050
Posted By bitkey
No scab workers since there is no union and there...

No scab workers since there is no union and there was no picket line to cross. Many blue collar riders are ok with trying out new whip rules.

Guild is doing the same thing the guild has always...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 10:56 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
I am loving the new rule at Monmouth. Riders are...

I am loving the new rule at Monmouth. Riders are riding straighter and safer. If I was young and fit again,I would be there with bells on.

I do understand that bettors are used to seeing horses...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 06-15-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 29,140
Posted By bitkey
The guild is not a union. It is elite prima...

The guild is not a union. It is elite prima donnas shafting the blue collar riders. Was the same back when I was riding. The guild is a joke.

They are embarrassed they are being proven wrong...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-09-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,219
Posted By bitkey
That right there proves my point. The vets will...

That right there proves my point. The vets will spin it the direction they are told to spin it.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-09-2019, 03:22 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,219
Posted By bitkey
The best vets in racing do what the owners and...

The best vets in racing do what the owners and trainers tell them to do. It’s all about the money.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-07-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,219
Posted By bitkey
There has been no study done on racehorses that...

There has been no study done on racehorses that negates the tie between lasix and breakdowns. There has been no study to disprove that this happens in horses the same as humans. We are both mammals.
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-06-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,219
Posted By bitkey
It was not debunked. There was an attempt to...

It was not debunked. There was an attempt to counter by those that can’t train without lasix but they failed in their usual bs efforts. People are wiser now and believe the studies and data over the...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 12-05-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 19,219
Posted By bitkey
Ban all the drugs

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/casner-studies-show-some-therapeutic-medications-do-more-damage-than-good/
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-28-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,727
Posted By bitkey
Every horsewoman/man I know hates peta. But they...

Every horsewoman/man I know hates peta. But they are on this bandwagon. No other horse sport uses whips like we do. They don’t want our bad optics bringing bad light on their horse sports. So it is...
Forum: General Racing Discussion 03-28-2019, 02:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,727
Posted By bitkey
Hearing that they will compromise and use...

Hearing that they will compromise and use international rules as to number of times a horse can be hit
Forum: General Racing Discussion 07-17-2018, 09:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,863
Posted By bitkey
I'm not sure what you mean by this. Do you have...

I'm not sure what you mean by this. Do you have some clips I can look at? Is the horse's ears pricked? Is he looking ahead with inner eye or outside eye? Is his right ear only focused on the crowds?...
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