Section 240. Injured horse


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  • Each horse, which suffers an injury during a workout or during a race, shall be pulled up by the jockey or driver as soon as safety permits to the horse and others utilizing the racing surface. All measures shall be taken to stabilize the condition of the horse until the horse ambulance and a veterinarian arrive to render assistance.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR662-04-01 § 24, eff. September 26, 1991.

Statutory Authority

§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.