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I used to have a classmate who hails from the rural area. Her father has a carabao that they use to till the farm. But that beast of burden is not just a beast but a part of their family. In fact, the carabao has its own quarters beside the house which has a nipa roofing and also a light bulb. However, I agree that it is cruel for people to whip the beast of burden. But that's life for them because the animal will not move unless you whip it.
I was taught to ride a race horse when I was in grade school. When you want the horse to jack start, you have to give it the whip once or twice. And I could hear the impact of the whip on the skin of the horse.
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