Johnston: Horse welfare comes first

Mark Johnston believes the horse welfare issue regarding the whip should be left to racing experts.

Johnston: Horse welfare comes first
Sun, 23 Oct, 2011 - 12:59

Mark Johnston believes the horse welfare issue regarding the whip should be left to racing experts.

Johnston is a leading trainer and a qualified vet, as well as being a British Horseracing Authority director.

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