riding crop
Britishnoun
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It was also his first Kentucky Derby win, although he was fined $62,000 and suspended two days for using his riding crop eight times on Sovereignty, two over the allowable number.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2025
His eyes are full of tears as he holds the little riding crop in one hand and the bridle in the other.
From Slate ● Nov. 30, 2023
So, this really is the end — unless James plans to retell it once again, from the point of view of the housekeeper, the bodyguard — or the riding crop.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 28, 2021
Meyocks said the current riding crop only in extremely rare situations produces cuts and gives an animal welts.
From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2021
The old man himself walking around his grounds, beating the side of his shiny boots with a riding crop.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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