N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-11.12A

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:70-11.12A - Emergency use of riding crop

(a) Only riding crops, as permitted, and as defined at N.J.A.C. 13:70-11.12B, shall be allowed. The riding crop shall only be used when necessary to control the horse to avoid injury to the horse or rider.

(b) In all races where a jockey will not ride with a riding crop, an announcement shall be made over the public address system.

(c) The riding crop shall never be used on the head, flanks, or on any other part of the horse other than the shoulders or hind quarters.

(d) A jockey or exercise rider shall not contact the horse with anything except the soft tube of the riding crop.

(e) A jockey or exercise rider shall not strike a horse in a manner that causes any visible sign, mark, welt, or break in the skin of the horse, or that is otherwise excessive.

(f) The riding crop should be shown to the horse before use, whenever possible.

(g) If the riding crop is used, under the supervision of the stewards, there shall be a visual inspection of each horse following each race for evidence of excessive or brutal use of the riding crop.

(h) If a jockey or exercise rider uses the riding crop in a manner contrary to this section:

1. The jockey or exercise rider may be suspended and/or fined by the stewards; and

2. The jockey's share of the purse shall be forfeited if, in the opinion of the stewards, the unauthorized use of the crop caused the horse to achieve a better placing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:70-11.12A

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 1934(a), effective 10/19/2020