Pennsylvania Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Part VIII - State Horse Racing Commission
Subpart E - Thoroughbred Rules of Racing (Horse)
Chapter 305 - RULES OF THOROUGHBRED RACING-TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
RACETRACK VETERINARIAN
Section 305.222 - Outriders

Universal Citation: 7 PA Code ยง 305.222

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) The Outriders shall make every effort to maintain the safety and orderly conduct of training and racing according to the rules, regulations and directives of the Commission, the Stewards and the licensed racing entity management.

(b) The Outriders shall report all unauthorized activities, unusual occurrences or potential rule violations to the Stewards.

(c) The Outriders shall, in cooperation with the Stewards, establish a plan to stop the running of a race should there be a loose horse, removal of starting gate malfunction or in case of any other on-track issue that endangers the safety of the participants and horses.

(d) The Outriders shall oversee and supervise all jockeys, exercise riders, pony persons and trainers when they are on the track. First-time applicants for these positions shall be observed and approved by the Outriders as a condition of licensure.

(e) The Outriders shall enforce the track and Commission regulations concerning the use of approved safety vests and protective helmets while riders are on the racetrack.

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