N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 4002.28

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 4002.28 - License requirements for jockey

In addition to the requirements of sections 4002.8 and 4002.29 of this Part, a full jockey's license (initial and renewal) may be issued only to an applicant who

(a) meets the requirements of an apprentice jockey in section 4002.27 of this Part;

(b) can demonstrate good physical condition for a jockey; and

(c) has demonstrated to the stewards a competence of riding ability, which may include consideration of the recommendations from the starter, head outrider and the designated representatives of the jockeys and the horsemen of the racetrack. The demonstration of ability shall include the ability to break with a horse in company from the starting gate, working a horse in company around a turn and down a stretch, switching a crop from one hand to the other while maintaining control of the horse in a stretch drive, and causing a horse to switch lead coming out of a turn.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 4002.28

Renumbered from 4002.27 New York State Register December 16, 2020/Volume XLII, Issue 50, eff. 12/16/2020