R 431.3260 Racing and safety equipment.

Rule 3260. (1) Any person mounted on a horse or stable pony on the grounds must wear a properly secured safety helmet at all times. Additionally, all members of the starting gate crew must adhere to this rule at all times while performing their duties or handling a horse. (2) Any person mounted on a horse or stable pony on the grounds must wear a properly-secured safety vest at all times. Additionally, all members of the starting gate crew must also adhere to this rule at all times while performing their duties or handling a horse. (3) The association shall make available for use approved helmets, safety vests, and any other safety equipment as required by the executive director for association employees mounted on a horse or stable pony or members of the starting gate crew. (4) A safety helmet or a safety vest must not be altered in any manner and the product marking must not be removed or defaced. (5) A riding crop, number cloth, or blinkers are not allowed on the scales. A bridle or safety helmet approved by the executive director must not be weighed. (6) The use of spurs is prohibited. (7) As used in this rule, "member of the starting gate crew" means any person licensed as an assistant starter or any person who handles a horse in the starting gate.