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
After taking a taxi from his home in the early hours of 24 July, Mr McKnight was beaten and his attackers also used a diamanté-headed riding crop to whip him, the jury was told.
From BBC
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
Heims said the track’s stewards would be responsible for enforcing violations of the riding crop rule.
From Seattle Times
Jockey Mike Smith, who was doing nothing more than a hand ride, shook the reins and showed the riding crop to get Life Is Good’s mind back on finishing the race.
From Los Angeles Times
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