There is absolutely no reason for jockeys to use those whips and canes on racing horses and trotters. They should be banned.

It is shocking to see the jockeys using those whips and canes at every step that the horses are racing towards the finish-line.

Why don't the SPCA rise up and intervene by approaching the horse racing association to stop the use of canes and whips? Instead, they could just use the reins to make the odd flip.

Another annoying feature is those stupid short stirrups, with the jockeys standing higher than the horses' heads, thereby catching the air.

If the stirrups were lowered, say 35-40cm, they would be more streamlined and easier on the horse.

Ernest Izett, Brookfield.