Old Mill Whips are a highly skilled maker of fine riding whips. Being established for over 20 years Old Mill Whips has become a leading manufacturer in the whip industry through dedication, innovation and enthusiasm to their trade. With our in-house workshops we manufacture an extensive range of specialist whips for all events and have more recently been at the forefront of developing the Shock Absorbing whips used in horse racing & are the creator of the ProCush whips which are now mandatory in National Hunt Steeplechase in the

America

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Local Firm Is First Past The Post With Innovative Whip Design

From 1^st April 2007, every flat race jockey in the

will be required by the Horseracing Regulatory Authority (the Jockey Club) to use a unique whip specially designed by Carrickfergus firm, Old Mill Whips.
It is the second Old Mill Whips design to have won the praise of these governing bodies and the announcement that its use is to become mandatory has already led to an increase in enquiries and orders from across the

Ireland

, Europe and

India

which have the potential to double turnover in the next 18 months.
Many high profile, flat racing champions including Frankie Dettori, Kevin Darley and Richard Hughes were consulted during the design process and testing of prototypes. The whip has a unique shock absorbing feature which helps to protect horses from injury or discomfort. As a result the RSPCA is encouraging its use in all equestrian activities.
Old Mill Whips Owner and Managing Director Robert Patton is the driving force behind such new product development. He says: �Riders are increasingly governed by stringent regulations regarding the use of whips and I realised there was a gap in the flat racing market for a functional whip which would further safeguard horses from injury.
�The support of the horseracing industry and its governing bodies means a great deal to the entire team at Old Mill Whips. In 2003 we received their endorsement of a similar whip that is now mandatory for use in jump racing in the

, US and

India

. This further recognition highlights our commitment to innovation and design and is also having a positive impact on our business.
Des Gartland, Manager of Invest NI�s North Eastern Regional Office adds: �This is a tremendous endorsement for a small local company which prides itself on supplying unique high-quality, equestrian products.
�By embracing innovation and new product design, Old Mill Whips has recognised that business success can be achieved and sustained. Invest NI is delighted to support Old Mill Whips as it continues to grow through the development of new products which meet stringent animal welfare standards, and as the company works to increase its share of export markets.�

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