Section 140. Exercise rider  


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  • A person shall submit an application to participate in horse racing as an exercise rider. If the applicant for a permit as an exercise rider is not employed by an owner or trainer or does not possess a similar permit from another jurisdiction, then the stewards may, in their discretion, require the applicant to demonstrate his horsemanship before issuing a permit to the applicant. The exercise rider shall wear a protective helmet and a safety vest which meets the minimum specifications as defined by the British Equestrian Trade Association when exercising horses.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR662-03-02 § 14, eff. August 14, 1991; amended, Volume 16, Issue 21, eff. August 4, 2000.

Statutory Authority

§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.