Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 038 - Wyoming Gaming Commission
Sub-Agency 0001 - Pari-Mutuel
Chapter 5 - OFFICIALS
Section 5-17 - Commission Safety Officer

Universal Citation: WY Code of Rules 5-17

Current through September 21, 2024

(a) The Commission Safety Officer employed by the Commission shall monitor activities and practices in the stable area, barn area, and on the racetrack for compliance with all Commission Rules. The Commission Safety Officer shall work primarily on the permitted grounds during training and racing hours, assist the Stewards in decisions, and make safety recommendations to all racing officials. The Commission Safety Officer's responsibility shall include, but not be limited to:

(i) Conducting pre-race meet racetrack safety inspections;

(ii) Monitoring outrider compliance;

(iii) Monitoring starting gate compliance;

(iv) Monitoring ambulance and medical personnel protocols for horses and riders;

(v) Assisting Stewards and Commission Veterinarians with follow-up on horses barred from training or vanned off during training and racing;

(vi) Reviewing ship-in and ship-out lists and undertaking appropriate investigations;

(vii) Conducting random license checks in the stable area;

(viii) Conducting random barn inspections to monitor safety and regulatory compliance;

(ix) Advising Stewards of all planned and random inspections;

(x) Making recommendations to the Permittees and racing officials to ensure the welfare of horses and riders, the integrity of racing, and compliance with applicable horse racing laws and regulations; and

(xi) Creating a culture of safety for horses, riders, and racetrack personnel.

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