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Originally Posted by bobphilo
Monty Roberts, the original Horse Whisperer has argued against the use of the whip. He cites studies done with a radar speed gun, like they use to time Baseball pitches and Tennis serves, show that horses tense up and actually slow down when hit with the whip.
Anybody who has run track knows that the secret to running faster is to relax opposing muscles. Ask Usain Bolt.
Anybody who rides knows that the riding crop is best used with just a flick of the wrist. Not a violent swing like jockeys use
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apparently Monty hasn't watched much racing
