Fla. Admin. Code R. 75-2.022 (2026)

(1) Any jockey or driver who uses a whip during a race shall do so only in a manner consistent with exerting his or her best efforts to win.

(2) In all races where a jockey or driver participates without a whip, an announcement of such fact shall be made over the public address system.

(3) A whip shall not be used by any person:

(a) On any part of a horse’s body other than the shoulders or hindquarters;

(b) During the post parade or after the finish of the race;

(c) In any manner that causes welts or breaks in a horse’s skin;

(d) When a horse is clearly out of the race or has obtained its maximum placing in a race;

(e) Persistently, even though the horse is showing no response under the whip; or

(f) To strike a person, another horse, or any other animal.

Rulemaking Authority 16.712(2)(a), 550.0251(3) FS. Law Implemented 16.712(1)(a), 550.0251(3), (11), 550.2415(6)(b) FS. History–New 12-30-08, Formerly 61D-2.022, Reviewed 8-20-26.

Effective: 12/30/2008.