Rule 3769-7-20. Duty to fulfill engagements

119.03 Every rider shall fulfill their daily scheduled riding engagements, unless excused by the stewards. No rider shall be forced to ride a horse they believe to be unsound nor over a racing strip they believe to be unsafe. If the stewards find a rider's refusal to fulfill a riding engagement is based on a personal belief, unwarranted by the facts and circumstances, such rider shall be subject to disciplinary action. Last updated June 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 3769.03 Amplifies: 3769.03 5/28/2031