N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4002.26

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 4002.26 - License requirements for exercise rider

In addition to the requirements of sections 4002.8 and 4002.29 of this Part:

(a) An exercise rider license may be issued only to an applicant who has received and submitted an endorsement of the head outrider and a steward in a form and manner approved by the commission. The head outrider, by making an endorsement, certifies that the applicant has been observed riding one or more horses on the racetrack and has an ability to navigate safely and respond safely to track conditions.

(b) An applicant for an initial exercise rider license shall provide evidence of employment by a licensed trainer, except as otherwise provided under this Part.

(c) An exercise rider shall not be authorized to ride from a starting gate unless the exercise rider has received the endorsement of the starter certifying that the exercise rider has demonstrated knowledge of starting gate procedures and is satisfied that the exercise rider can break safely from a starting gate.

(d) An outrider may require an exercise rider during the first six months of initial licensure as an exercise rider to wear a helmet cover and vest and/or an armband of a distinctive color while training.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4002.26

Adopted New York State Register December 16, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 50, eff. 12/16/2020