A. Brief Description of the Issue
The urging violations and riding crop rules
B. Discussion of the Issue and Problem
What specific problems or concerns are involved in this issue?
The concerns on this topic are giving our stakeholders the best chance for race placings
Who does the issue affect?
Jockeys'.... Owners,.... Trainers...bettors, racing fans etc.
What existing HRA rules relate to this issue?
210t Use of riding crops
(3)(d)
C. Possible Solutions and Impact
What solution does this proposal provide?
Increase the number of strikes to 10 throughout the race (in the overhand cocked position)
How will the solution fix the problem?
There will be less punishment to all involved
How will the change affect any entities or stakeholders?
It will affect all entities and stakeholders in a much more positive way
How will you or your organization be affected by the proposed change?
What are the benefits of the proposed change?
All stakeholders will have a greater chance to recoup there investments
What are the possible drawbacks of the proposed change?
None
D. Please identify any affected stakeholder groups that expressed support or opposition.
(These stakeholders may include the racetracks, breed registries, owners, trainers, jockeys, veterinarians, or others.)
For those stakeholder groups that have expressed an opinion, please list the points on which they agree or disagree, and the arguments they have expressed.
Support.... Jockeys', Owners, Breeders, Trainers, Racetrack operators,
Opposition....None
Are there any affected stakeholder groups that have not been consulted on this proposal?
not that I am aware of
Please attach any formal letters of support or opposition by stakeholder groups. Files must be .pdf, .doc, .docx, or .txt format and under 3072k for the system to accept the submission. You can add a maximum of 3 attachments.
E. Attach the rule language you are proposing. Please show new language in a new paragraph below the current wording. If you are proposing that current rule language be eliminated, please indicate the text to be deleted with [delete: sample deleted copy]
210t Use of riding crops (3)(d) maximum of six strikes during a race...should be deleted and replaced with
maximum of 10 strikes during a race
All other sections pertaining to this rule are good
F. Do any racing jurisdictions currently have a version of this rule in effect? If yes, please attach copies of those rules.
Manitoba...5(20) A Rider May...
(a) use the crop on the hindquarters to activate and focus the horse a maximum of 10 times during a
race. The rider must allow at least two strides for the horse to respond before using the crop again
All other sections to this rule are good
G. Review the Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta and identify any other Rules this change would affect and submit proposed amendments to those rules to comply with changes that would be made by this proposal.
None that I am aware of
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