Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart D - Standardbred Rules of Racing (Harness)
Chapter 205 - RULES OF STANDARDBRED RACING-TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
PADDOCK JUDGE
Section 205.71 - Duties of paddock Judge

(1) Ensure that the horses are on the track for post parades in accordance with the schedule issued by the Presiding Judge;

(2) Inspect horses for changes in equipment, broken or faulty equipment, head numbers and saddle pads;

(3) Supervise paddock gate operators;

(4) Check horses and drivers in and out;

(5) Direct the activities of the paddock horseshoer;

(6) Immediately notify the Presiding Judge of anything that could in change, delay or otherwise affect the racing program;

(7) See that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the paddock;

(8) Supervise the identification of horses in the race;

(9) Notify the Presiding Judge of any change of racing equipment or horseshoes before the race;

(10) Inspect and supervise the maintenance of all emergency equipment kept in the paddock;

(11) Notify Judges of the reason for any horse returning to the paddock after having entered the track for the post parade and before the start of the race;

(12) Notify Judges of all trainers and grooms who leave the paddock in an emergence;

(13) Supervise and maintain cleanliness of the paddock;

(14) Supervise the conduct of all persons in the paddock;

(15) Immediately report to the Presiding Judge evidence of cruelty to any horse.