N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-29.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:71-29.1 - Standardbred sulky standards

(a) A sulky is a dual shafted dual wheeled vehicle designed to be drawn by a horse and driven by a person.

(b) The following requirements apply to sulky wheels:

1. Each sulky shall contain two wheels.

2. The wheels shall be 26 inches to 28 inches with tire attached.

3. All wheels shall be covered by wheel disc covers constructed in such a manner so that they are lightweight and durable.

(c) Wheel discs shall be either unicolored or colorless.

(d) The following requirements apply to sulky shafts:

1. Each sulky shall be equipped with two shafts that are attached independent of one another to the horse.

2. Inside to inside measurement shall be within a range of 42 inches to 50 inches at the front of the arch.

3. The sulky must be attached to either side of the horse by an approved method with each shaft hooked separately on each side.

4. All shafts will be equipped with quick hitch fixtures or attachable by conventional tie-downs.

5. All quick hitches shall have safety straps. The forward ends of the sulky shaft shall not project beyond the shoulder of the horse.

6. The shaft shall not be higher than the withers of the horse.

(e) The following requirements apply to the sulky arch:

1. The style of arch must be no narrower than 47 inches or wider than 56 inches in distance measuring from the inside of each side of the arch at the axle nuts.

2. The front of the arch to the center line of the harness where a horse is hitched shall be no greater than 76 inches as measured along the shaft. The distance from the front of the arch to the back of the seat shall be no greater than 19 inches.

3. The distance from the ground to the bottom of the arch shall be between 28 inches and 35 inches measured with the wheels attached.

4. The arch shall be parallel to the ground and located at a minimum of one inch higher than the tire at all points.

(f) The following requirements apply to the sulky fork:

1. Inside measurements between the inside fork assemblies shall be six inches greater than the inside measurement between the shafts as measured at the front of the arch; that is, shafts 40 inches/inside forks 46 inches, shafts 46 inches/inside forks 52 inches (fork measurements taken from the inside of each side of the arch at the axle nuts).

2. There shall be a fork assembly on both sides of each wheel.

(g) The following requirements apply to sulky stirrups:

1. Each sulky shall be equipped with two stirrups. Each stirrup shall be not more than eight inches wide.

2. The stirrups shall be attached to the inside of each shaft no closer than 30 inches from stirrup to stirrup.

3. The measurement from the ground to the heel of the stirrup and ground to seat plate shall have a spread of no more than six inches as measured with the bike hitched at 54 inches.

(h) The following requirements apply to sulky seats:

1. The seat plate shall be no lower than one inch below the arch.

2. The seat shall be securely attached to the seat bracket in a fixed position.

3. The back of the seat shall be no higher than four inches. No high back (bucket type) seats shall be permitted.

4. All seats shall have adequate padding to provide comfort for the driver.

(i) The mud fenders shall be easily attached to the sulky in such a manner as to make them totally secure to the sulky.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:71-29.1