Gavin Lerena, a former champion jockey in South Africa who rode a double at the Shergar Cup in 2016, stood up in the irons to hit Jason Gates with his whip three ... of the horse, my sponsors ...

Whip and spur rules brought in across disciplines ... the normal leg aids and allow for better communication from rider to horse,” the rule states. “Spurs must never be used to vent a rider ...

A leading jockey caused astonishment after whipping another rider during a race. Gavin Lerena, a top jockey in South Africa has ridden nearly 2,500 winners and enjoyed multiple Group 1 success. The ...

Across the organisations whips may only be used to back up leg aids, never as discipline or punishment of the horse – and in Pony Club, spurs may only be worn by riders who have passed the C+ ...

Gavin Lerena, the leading jockey who rode a double at Ascot’s Shergar Cup in 2016, whipped a rival rider three times as a race in South Africa erupted into extraordinary violence.

“I extend my sincerest apologies to the owners and trainer of the horse, my sponsors, the racing fans, and the relevant race day authorities affected. South African jockey Gavin Lerena strikes rival ...

Gavin Lerena, a former champion jockey in South Africa who rode a double at the Shergar Cup in 2016, stood up in the irons to hit Jason Gates with his whip three times in the last furlong, with Gates ...