Code of Massachusetts Regulations
205 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS GAMING COMMISSION
Title 205 CMR 4.00 - Rules of Horse Racing
Section 4.57 - Horseshoers
Universal Citation: 205 MA Code of Regs 205.4
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) An applicant for a license as horseshoer shall:
(a) be 18 years of age or
older;
(b) be qualified, as
determined by the Stewards and horseshoer consultant, by reason of experience,
background and knowledge of horseshoing. A horseshoer's license from another
jurisdiction, having been issued within a prior period as determined by the
Commission, may be accepted as evidence of experience and
qualifications.
(c) Evidence of
qualifications may require passing one or more of the following:
1. a written examination;
2. an interview or oral examination;
and
3. a demonstration of practical
skills in horseshoing.
(d) Applicants not previously licensed as a
horseshoer shall be required to pass a written/oral examination, demonstrate
practical skills and submit at least two written statements as to the character
and qualifications of the applicant.
(2) No person shall be eligible for an owner or trainer license if, during the term of such license, that person would practice as a farrier with horses racing under the jurisdiction of the Commission; provided, however, that a duly licensed owner may personally shoe a horse owned by him or her upon applying for and receiving a certificate of fitness therefore from the Commission.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Massachusetts may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
