Why Horses 'Hang In' - Understanding Whip & Racetrack Effects

Question
hello sir. i read in many articles that horses hang in if they are over whipped on the opposite rump. i  mean to say, if the horse is running in a right handed racetrack. if it is smacked on the left rump excessively, it would hang in. may i know why?

Answer
This sounds like a case of the horse moving away from the excess pain or pressure. A rider should be able to recognise this and either swap whip hands or alter his steering to compensate for the move.

Christopher Crocker

Crocker Racing Stable and Horse Racing Partnerships


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