Velcrobum
Well-Known Member
Was gobsmacked to see Piggy French has been yellow carded by FEI for misuse of whip during her round at the Europeans. I have just watched her round again and she only used her whip twice on the broadcasted coverage, that was after Quarrycast Echo went very backwards on her at the hanging log water complex. She rode hard with her legs all the way through and then gave him two smacks to remind him about the job in hand. I think any pro rider would do exactly the same on an experienced horse and the commentators commentated that. I did not see her use the whip anywhere else on the course. I really do not think 2 wake up smacks is abuse IMHO.