W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-30

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 178-1-30 - [Effective until 7/21/2024] Blacksmiths

30.1. An applicant for an occupational permit to act as a blacksmith shall be qualified, as determined by the stewards, by reason of experience, background and knowledge of blacksmithing. A permit to act as a blacksmith from another jurisdiction, having been issued within a prior period as determined by the stewards, may be accepted as evidence of experience and qualifications.

30.2. An applicant for an occupational permit to act as a blacksmith who has not been previously issued a permit in this or any other state shall:

30.2.a. provide written statements from two (2) reputable persons attesting that the applicant is personally known to them; that the applicant is of good character and reputation; and that the applicant is capable of engaging in the vocation of blacksmith;

30.2.b. pass a test conducted by a panel appointed by the stewards in which the applicant:

30.2.b.1. undergoes a written or oral examination regarding horse shoes and horse shoeing;

30.2.b.2. demonstrates that he or she can shoe a horse with racing plates; and

30.2.b.3. demonstrates that he or she can fit a steel stock shoe to a pattern provided by the panel, for the application of a bar to be added.

30.2.c. The panel appointed by the stewards to conduct the test shall consist of a veterinarian, a trainer and a blacksmith, all holding occupational permits issued by the Racing Commission.

30.2.d. The applicant shall have his or her own tools necessary to complete the examination.

30.2.e. If the applicant fails the test, he or she may retake it after a period of six (6) months.

30.2.f. The stewards may exempt an applicant from the test requirement if the applicant can produce a certificate or other verification that he or she has graduated from an accredited blacksmith school.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-1-30