Md. Code Regs. 09.10.01.53

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 09.10.01.53 - Farrier

A. A farrier may not shoe horses at a race track under the jurisdiction of the Commission until the farrier has obtained a license from the Commission.

B. An applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements before obtaining a farrier's license:

(1) The applicant shall be endorsed by three trainers licensed in Maryland and shall have had a minimum of 2 years experience.

(2) An examination shall be conducted to demonstrate an applicant's ability to plate a race horse or pony. The examination shall be observed by a representative of the organization which represents the majority of the horsemen, a farrier licensed in Maryland, and a Maryland Racing Commission veterinarian.

(3) The examiners shall report to the stewards on the applicant's ability to shoe a horse.

Md. Code Regs. 09.10.01.53

Regulation .53B adopted effective January 1, 1978 (4:26 Md. R. 2023); amended effective May 16, 1988 (15:10 Md. R. 1201)
Regulation .53 amended effective December 8, 2005 (32:24 Md. R. 1904)