LAC 35:VII.8901. Announcement of Ride without; Use

A. In all races where a jockey will not ride with a whip, an announcement shall be made over the public address system of that fact. B. No jockey carrying a whip during a race shall fail to use the whip in a manner consistent with using his best efforts to win. C. Jockeys are prohibited from whipping a horse upon the head, or excessively or brutally, or during the post parade except when necessary to control the horse.