Taken from the 2020 British Showjumping Rules:

1. The maximum length of the “Whip” is 70cm and must be no less than 45cm.

2. There must be no “binding” within 17 centimetres of the end of the “Pad”.

3. The minimum diameter for a “Shaft” is 1 centimetre and the “Shaft” should run through the entirety of the whip.

4. The overall weight of the “Whip” must not exceed 160 grams and the weight should be evenly distributed throughout the full length of the “Whip”.

5. The “Contact area”, is considered to be 2/5’s (two fifths) of the overall length of the “Whip” and must be covered with a “Pad”.

6. The “Pad” must be smooth, with no protrusion or raised surface, and be made of shock absorbing material throughout its circumference such that it gives a compression factor of at least 6mm. There is to be no wording, advertising or personalisation of any kind on the “Pad

View the full British Showjumping 2020 whip rules here.

For the Showjumping and Cross Country phase, please see the British Showjumping rules above.

In normal competitions, one whip is permitted (unless dispensation has been given) and may be of any length. At most Championships, whips are not permitted but check the Members' Handbook for the full rule." - British Dressage 2023 Handbook.

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