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
RUNNING OF THE RACE
Section 305.275 - Requirements for apprentice jockeys
Universal Citation: 7 PA Code ยง 305.275
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) A person 18 years of age or older who has never been licensed as a jockey in any country may apply to become an apprentice jockey. An applicant with an approved apprentice certificate may be licensed as an apprentice jockey.
(b) A person desiring an apprentice jockey certificate and the privilege of riding races at tracks in this Commonwealth shall provide proof of the following:
(1)
Employment on the backside of a race track, including exercising horses on the
track.
(2) Attending and reviewing
video tapes of races in jockeys' quarters, as scheduled by the
Stewards.
(3) Observing jockeys and
horses break from the gate, at the start of races under the supervision of a
Starter, for at least three racing days and at least five races per racing
day.
(4) Observing horses changing
leads at the 1/4, 3/8 and 7/8 poles and observing horses and jockeys
approaching the finish line and finishing the race.
(5) Participating in as many schooling races
as possible through the cooperation of the racing secretary and informing two
or more members of the board of approval of application for apprentice license
as soon as the applicant has been notified of acceptance to ride in the
schooling race.
(6) Breezing horses
from the gate satisfactorily with a whip at least twice in the presence of two
or more members of the board of approval.
(7) Riding with competence in two pari-mutuel
races without a whip under a temporary apprentice jockey certificate. The
applicant will be observed by the board of approval during the races.
This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 303.32 (relating to apprentice jockeys).
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