Section 1504.5 - Provisional Exercise Rider and Exercise RiderNo person may be licensed as an exercise rider who is not currently licensed in good standing as a provisional exercise rider, unless such person was or is currently licensed as a jockey, apprentice jockey or an exercise rider in good standing in California, or in another racing jurisdiction.
(a) Except as otherwise provided under this article, an applicant for a provisional exercise rider license shall provide evidence that a California licensed trainer employs him or her by submitting a notarized Provisional Exercise Rider Agreement CHRB-213 (New 10/08), which is hereby incorporated by reference. The notary acknowledgement is not necessary if the CHRB-213 is signed before a Board employee. The CHRB-213 shall be available at Board licensing offices at live race meetings, and at Board headquarters offices.(b) A licensed provisional exercise rider shall:(1) Not enter the track without the permission of the outrider and, unless the outrider states otherwise, shall be accompanied by the mounted trainer/employer or the trainer's assistant trainer while on the track.(2) While on the track wear a helmet cover and vest cover of a distinctive color as determined by the outrider.(c) A provisional exercise rider may apply for license as exercise rider 60 calendar days after the date of issue of his or her provisional exercise rider license. (1) At the time of application for license as exercise rider, the provisional exercise rider shall submit a recommendation card form California Horse Racing Board CHRB-59 that has been signed by the outrider, the starter and a steward. The recommendation card is available at Board licensing offices at live race meetings, and Board headquarter offices. By signing the recommendation card the outrider, the starter and the steward certify that the applicant has: (A) Been observed riding one or more horses on the racetrack to the extent necessary for the outrider and starter to determine if the applicant has demonstrated an ability to safely navigate and respond to track conditions and knowledge of starting gate procedures.(B) Complete and pass a written examination prescribed by the Board and administered by its agents. A score of 80 percent shall constitute a passing grade on the written examination.(d) An applicant who fails to adequately demonstrate horsemanship or who fails the written examination may reapply for a license as exercise rider after a period of at least one month, but not more than six months, and retake the failed portion. After a six-month period the applicant must demonstrate horsemanship, and pass the written examination, as required under subsections (c)(1)(A) and (c)(1)(B) of this regulation.(e) Persons working at harness meetings may not sign a CHRB-59 for flat racing.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, § 1504.5
1. New section filed 3-5-2009; operative 4-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 10). Note: Authority cited: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19520, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19520, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 3-5-2009; operative 4-4-2009 (Register 2009, No. 10).