WAC 260-24-690. Outrider(s)

The outrider(s) is responsible for the following duties: (1) During training hours: (a) Maintaining safety on the racetrack; (b) Ensuring all persons on horseback ride in a safe and prudent manner; (c) Ensuring all persons on horseback have the proper safety equipment; (d) Promptly reporting to the commission investigators any questionable conduct, and all injuries occurring on the track; and (e) Reporting to the commission investigators, or stewards, unsafe riding, any persons on horseback who may be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. (2) During racing hours: (a) Maintaining order during post parade; (b) Ensuring all persons on horseback have the proper safety equipment; (c) Ensuring that the horses arrive at the starting gate at post time; and (d) Reporting to the stewards any questionable conduct, and unsafe riding.