N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-11.12B

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:70-11.12B - Riding crops

(a) All riding crops must be soft-padded.

(b) Riding crops shall have a shaft and a soft tube and must conform to the following dimensions and construction:

1. The maximum allowable weight shall be eight ounces;

2. The maximum allowable length, including the soft tube attachment, shall be 30 inches;

3. The minimum diameter of the shaft shall be three-eighths of one inch; and

4. The shaft, beyond the grip, must be smooth, with no protrusions or raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material that gives a compression factor of at least one millimeter throughout its circumference.

(c) The soft tube is the only allowable attachment to the shaft and must meet the following specifications:

1. Shall have a maximum length beyond the shaft of one inch;

2. Shall have a minimum width of 0.8 inches and a maximum width of 1.6 inches;

3. There shall be no reinforcements or additions beyond the end of the shaft;

4. There shall be no binding within seven inches of the end of the shaft;

5. The soft tube shall be made of shock absorbing material with a compression factor of at least five millimeters throughout its circumference;

6. The soft tube shall be made of a waterproof, ultraviolet, and chemical resistant foam material that is durable and preserves its shock absorption in use under all conditions; and

7. The soft tube shall be replaced after reasonable wear and tear is visibly evident.

(d) The riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the stewards and the clerk of the scales, based upon (c) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-11.12B

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 1934(a), effective 10/19/2020