New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 70 - HORSE RACING
Subchapter 11 - POST TO FINISH
Section 13:70-11.12 - Riding crop prohibited

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:70-11.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) No jockey or exercise rider may use a riding crop at any time, or for any reason, except when necessary to control the horse for the safety of the horse or rider.

(b) If a jockey or exercise rider uses the riding crop in a manner contrary to this section:

1. The jockey or exercise rider may be suspended and/or fined by the stewards; and

2. The jockey's share of the purse shall be forfeited if, in the opinion of the stewards, the unauthorized use of the crop caused the horse to achieve a better placing.

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