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TITLE 16ECONOMIC REGULATION
PART 8TEXAS RACING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 313OFFICIALS AND RULES OF HORSE RACING
SUBCHAPTER DRUNNING OF THE RACE
DIVISION 2PRE-RACE PROCEDURE
RULE §313.422Saddling and Equipment

(a) A horse entered in a race must be saddled in a saddling stall, unless the stewards have granted permission for the horse to be saddled elsewhere.

(b) A trainer or assistant trainer having care and custody of a horse entered in a race shall be present in the paddock to supervise the saddling of the horse and to give instructions necessary to ensure the best performance by the horse.

(c) Blinkers, bits, tongue ties, bandages, and all other equipment shall be used consistently on a horse. All changes in equipment must be approved by the stewards.

(d) The trainer of a horse shall ensure that the horse is equipped with the proper equipment for each race in which it is to run.


Source Note: The provisions of this §313.422 adopted to be effective August 30, 1989, 14 TexReg 4236; amended to be effective March 15, 1995, 20 TexReg 1527.

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