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 305.293 - Prohibition
Universal Citation: 7 PA Code ยง 305.293
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Prohibited use of the riding crop includes but is not limited to striking a horse:
(1) On the head, flanks or on any other part
of its body other than the shoulders or hind quarters except when necessary to
control a horse;
(2) During the
post parade or after the finish of the race except when necessary to control
the horse;
(3) Excessively or
brutally causing welts or breaks in the skin;
(4) When the horse is clearly out of the race
or has obtained its maximum placing;
(5) Persistently even though the horse is
showing no response under the riding crop; or
(6) Striking another rider or
horse.
(b) After the race, horses will be subject to inspection by a racing or official Veterinarian looking for cuts, welts or bruises in the skin. Any adverse findings shall be reported to the Stewards.
(c) The giving of instructions by any licensee that if obeyed would lead to a violation of this rule may result in disciplinary action also being taken against the licensee who gave these instructions.
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