20:04:23:21.02Prohibited use of the whip.

No jockey may use a whip: (1) On the head, flanks, or any other part of the horse's body except the shoulders or hindquarters unless necessary to control the horse; (2) During the post parade or after the finish of the race unless necessary to control the horse; (3) In a manner that causes welts or breaks the skin of the horse; (4) When the horse is clearly out of the race or has obtained its maximum placing; (5) Persistently, even if the horse is showing no response under the whip; or (6) To strike another horse or person.

Source: 35 SDR 184, effective February 2, 2009.