Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 305.275 - Requirements for apprentice jockeys(a) A person 18 years of age or older who has never been licensed as a jockey in any country may apply to become an apprentice jockey. An applicant with an approved apprentice certificate may be licensed as an apprentice jockey.(b) A person desiring an apprentice jockey certificate and the privilege of riding races at tracks in this Commonwealth shall provide proof of the following:(1) Employment on the backside of a race track, including exercising horses on the track.(2) Attending and reviewing video tapes of races in jockeys' quarters, as scheduled by the Stewards.(3) Observing jockeys and horses break from the gate, at the start of races under the supervision of a Starter, for at least three racing days and at least five races per racing day.(4) Observing horses changing leads at the 1/4, 3/8 and 7/8 poles and observing horses and jockeys approaching the finish line and finishing the race.(5) Participating in as many schooling races as possible through the cooperation of the racing secretary and informing two or more members of the board of approval of application for apprentice license as soon as the applicant has been notified of acceptance to ride in the schooling race.(6) Breezing horses from the gate satisfactorily with a whip at least twice in the presence of two or more members of the board of approval.(7) Riding with competence in two pari-mutuel races without a whip under a temporary apprentice jockey certificate. The applicant will be observed by the board of approval during the races. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 303.32 (relating to apprentice jockeys).