Section 294-13.006 - PADDOCK JUDGE13.006.01 The paddock judge shall exclude from the paddock in the interest of public safety, all of those persons who have no immediate business with the horses entered, except the members of the Commission, its staff and special representatives and those having special permission from the Commission or association.13.006.02 The paddock judge shall keep a record of all equipment carried by all horses in all races under his or her jurisdiction, permitting no change in equipment not authorized by the stewards.13.006.03 The paddock judge shall, in each and every race, require the plater in attendance in the paddock to see to it that all horses are properly shod. The paddock judge shall report immediately to the stewards the findings of the plater.13.006.04 The paddock judge shall report any irregularities to the stewards.13.006.05 The paddock judge may permit a horse to be led to the post by a properly licensed pony person.294 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 13, § 294-13.006