Changing Human-Animal Relationships in Sport: An Analysis of the UK and Australian Horse Racing Whips Debates

Changing social values and new technologies have contributed to increasing media attention and debate about the acceptable use of animals in sport. This paper focuses on the use of the whip in thoroughbred horse racing. Those who defend its use argue it is a necessary tool needed for safety, correct...

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Main Authors: Raewyn Graham, Phil McManus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/6/5/32