11VAC10-60-140. Exercise rider.
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.
Statutory Authority
§ 59.1-369 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR662-03-02 § 14, eff. August 14, 1991; amended, Virginia Register Volume 16, Issue 21, eff. August 4, 2000.