Harness racing trainer and driver challenges Tasmanian industry fine for not carrying a whip

A Tasmanian harness racing trainer and driver says he has no desire to be involved in an industry that requires drivers to carry whips when racing, and is appealing against a steward’s ruling that he must carry one.

“I see what horses can do without being whipped and I don’t see that inflicting pain to generate a result is necessary if you train them to the best of their ability,” Kelly told ABC Radio Hobart.

Gavin Kelly became a harness trainer and driver two years ago and said had never used a whip while racing a…