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The use of whips in Australian harness racing will be banned from next year.In a move that is a world-first, Harness Racing Australia (HRA) will outlaw whips in racing and training from September 1.A HRA statement said the move would boost the industrys image while enhancing its viability as a racing code.The decision sets the pace in animal welfare and for the long-term support and sustainability of the industry, the statement said.It aligns with high expectations of the community, fans, and industry participants in harness racing.HRA chairman Geoff Want said the decision to ban the whip had been six years in the making.Restrictions on the use of the whip have been in place in a response to animal welfare concerns.The HRA announcement has been welcomed by the RSCPA.Chief executive Heather Neil said the ban would protect standardbred racehorses from unnecessary and unjustified pain and distress.As Harness Racing Australia has recognised, racing should celebrate quality horsemanship, breeding and training - whips shouldnt come into it, she said.This is a powerful sign that the harness racing industry is focused on horse welfare and is acknowledging the concerns of the wider community.We commend the industry leadership in removing the use of whips, not only on the track, but also in training.Discount NMD Shoes . World champions Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia won the gold medal with 237.71 points, Moore-Towers and Moscovitch followed at 208.45 and Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov of Russia were third at 187. Adidas NMD Clearance Sale . LOUIS -- Mike Smith is used to facing plenty of shots, so this was nothing new. http://www.clearancenmd.com/ . The 25-year-old Japanese star has officially been posted by his club team, the Rakuten Golden Eagles. Adidas NMD Shoes Cheap . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. Clearance Adidas NMD . The Brazilian goalkeeper signed a loan deal with the Major League Soccer club on Friday as he looks to get playing time ahead of this summers World Cup in his home country.Singer Billy Ray Cyrus (11 a.m. ET) and Celtics G Isaiah Thomas (12:30 p.m.) join the guys.Text us at 67974 (msg&data rates may apply) or tweet us at @LeBatardShow and @Stugotz790 -- well be with you fromm 10 a.dddddddddddd. to 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Radio, ESPNRadio.com and ESPNU. ' ' '