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
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
In the stables at Biltmore, for example, Borchers creates an equestrian look featuring horseshoes and leather, with nontraditional elements, such as riding crops, on the tree.
From Washington Post
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