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Using a whip in a horserace is not cruel but racing must explain why. The British Horseracing Authority's chief vet highlights why the sport needs to win its case on the burning issue of the moment. Racing's leaders have to convince the general public that using the whip is not cruel.
Today the vast majority of horse racing saddles are synthetic. The average training saddle may have a half tree or full tree. The half tree, while being lighter, is loosing popularity as it creates unwanted pressure on the horseâs spine. Full tree saddles are heavier but better for the horseâs back in the long run.