R 431.3235 Jockey contracts.

Rule 3235. A contract between an owner or trainer and an employee jockey is subject to the rules of racing. All riding contracts for terms longer than 30 days, as well as any amendments thereto or cancellation or transfer thereof, shall be in writing and shall contain notarized signatures of all parties to the contracts. A contract shall be approved by the stewards and filed with the executive director. The stewards may approve a riding contract and permit persons to participate in racing in this state if the stewards find that all of the following provisions are satisfied: (a) The contract employer is an owner or trainer who owns or trains not less than 3 horses which are eligible to race at the time of execution of such contract. (b) The contract employer possesses the character, ability, facilities, and financial responsibility conducive to developing a competent race jockey. (c) The contract provides fair remuneration, adequate medical care, and an option equally available to both employer and jockey to cancel such contract after 2 years from date of execution.