Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 325 - Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission
Chapter 60 - Running the Race
Section 325:60-1-8 - Use of equipment
Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 325:60-1-8
Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024
(a) No bridle shall weigh more than two pounds.
(b) All riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the stewards and the clerk of scales. Riding crops shall have a shaft and a flap and will be allowed in flat racing including training, only as follows:
(1) Maximum weight
of eight ounces;
(2) Maximum
length, including flap of 30 inches;
(3) Minimum diameter of the shaft of
three-eighths inch; and
(4) Shaft
contact area must be smooth, with no protrusions or raised surface, and covered
by shock absorbing material that gives a compression factor of at least
one-millimeter throughout its circumference.
(c) The flap is the only allowable attachment to the shaft and must meet these specifications:
(1) Length beyond the end of the shaft a
maximum of one inch;
(2) Width a
minimum of 0.8 inch and a maximum of 1.6 inches;
(3) No reinforcements or additions beyond the
end of the shaft;
(4) No binding
within seven inches of the end of the shaft; and
(5) Shock absorbing characteristics similar
to those in the contact area of the shaft.
(d) Blinkers are not to be placed on the horse until after the horse has been identified by the Horse Identifier, except with permission of the Stewards.
(e) Approval from the Stewards or their designee for any change of equipment must be obtained prior to entry.
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