A. Brief Description of the Issue
The rules governing racing need to match the track licensing rules
B. Discussion of the Issue and Problem
What specific problems or concerns are involved in this issue?
The rule 112 g in the rulebook is outdated.
Who does the issue affect?
It affects all tracks and licensees in Alberta
What existing HRA rules relate to this issue?
112 g
C. Possible Solutions and Impact
What solution does this proposal provide?
First aid and ambulance facilities will be up to date
How will the solution fix the problem?
How will the change affect any entities or stakeholders?
How will you or your organization be affected by the proposed change?
What are the benefits of the proposed change?
Ensure clarity and alignment between the rules governing racing and the racetrack licensing requirements.
What are the possible drawbacks of the proposed change?
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.
All stakeholder groups have had input into the racetrack licensing rules
Are there any affected stakeholder groups that have not been consulted on this proposal?
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]
A track licensing rules:
Human Ambulance:
(a) A race track shall provide a properly staffed and equipped Advanced Life Support ambulance in accordance with the Alberta Occupational
Health and Safety Act with an advanced care paramedic(s) during training (thoroughbred racing) and racing hours (all racing). If the
ambulance is being used to transport an individual from the racing surface or attending to a patient, the Racetrack may not conduct a race,
or allow horses on the racetrack, until the ambulance is replaced or available for service.
(b) Race tracks shall ensure the Advanced Life Support ambulance staff have been trained in concussion management. Any Jockey/driver who
falls or is thrown from a horse during a race must be examined by the Advanced Life Support staff. Advanced Life Support staff shall report
their findings to the board of stewards/judges, who will determine if the driver/jockey may continue riding.
(c) Unless otherwise approved by the *Corporation or the stewards, an ambulance shall follow the field at a safe distance during the running of
races.
Equine Ambulance:
(a) An association shall provide an equine ambulance staffed by trained personnel on association grounds on each day that the racetrack is open
for racing or training.
(b) The ambulance must be properly ventilated and kept at an entrance to the racing strip when not in use.
(c) The ambulance must be a covered vehicle that is low to the ground and large enough to accommodate a horse in distress. The ambulance must
be able to navigate on the racetrack during all weather conditions and transport a horse off the association grounds.
(d) The ambulance must be equipped with large, portable screens to shield a horse from public view, ramps to facilitate loading a horse, adequate
means of loading a horse that is down, a rear door and a door on each side, a padded interior, a movable partition to initially provide more
room to load a horse and to later restrict a horse’s movement, a shielded area for the person who is attending to the horse, and an adequate area
for the storage of water and veterinary drugs and equipment.
(e) An association may not conduct a race unless an equine ambulance or an official veterinarian-approved substitute is readily available.
(f) The equine ambulance, its supplies and attendants and the operating procedures for the equine ambulance must be approved by the official
veterinarian.
B track licensing rules
Human Ambulance:
(a) A racetrack shall provide a properly staffed and equipped Advanced Life Support ambulance and advanced care paramedic(s) in accordance
with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act during racing hours (all racing). If the ambulance is being used to transport an
individual from the racing surface or attending to a patient, the racetrack may not conduct a race, or allow horses on the racetrack until
the ambulance is replaced or available for service.
(b) Race tracks shall ensure the Advanced Life Support ambulance staff have been trained in concussion management. Any Jockey/driver who
falls or is thrown from a horse during a race must be examined by the Advanced Life Support staff. Advanced Life Support staff shall report
their findings to the board of stewards/judges, who will determine if the driver/jockey may continue riding.
(c) Unless otherwise approved by the *Corporation or the stewards, an ambulance shall follow the field at a safe distance during the running of
races.
(d) The ambulance must be parked at an entrance to the racing strip except when the ambulance is being used to transport an individual or when it
is following the field during the running of a race.
Equine Ambulance:
(a) An association shall provide an equine ambulance staffed by trained personnel on association grounds on each day that the racetrack is open
for racing or training.
(b) The ambulance must be properly ventilated and kept at an entrance to the racing strip when not in use.
(c) The ambulance must be a covered vehicle that is low to the ground and large enough to accommodate a horse in distress. The ambulance must
be able to navigate on the racetrack during all weather conditions and transport a horse off the association grounds.
(d) The ambulance must be equipped with large, portable screens to shield a horse from public view, ramps to facilitate loading a horse, adequate
means of loading a horse that is down, a rear door and a door on each side, a padded interior, a movable partition to initially provide more
room to load a horse and to later restrict a horse’s movement, a shielded area for the person who is attending to the horse, and an adequate area
for the storage of water and veterinary drugs and equipment.
(e) An association may not conduct a race unless an equine ambulance or an official veterinarian-approved substitute is readily available.
(f) The equine ambulance, its supplies and attendants and the operating procedures for the equine ambulance must be approved by the official
veterinarian.
F. Do any racing jurisdictions currently have a version of this rule in effect? If yes, please attach copies of those rules.
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.
112 g First aid and ambulance facilities (amended 04/22)
(1) A *licensed operator shall provide and equip a first aid room and have present on their premises, or within easy call, a licensed physician, registered nurse, or qualified attendant and shall have present during morning workouts, qualifying races and during the regular racing program an ambulance or mobile first aid vehicle, equipped and operated by the St John Ambulance or equivalent, for participants and patrons.
(2) A *licensed operator shall have during morning workouts, qualifying races and during the regular racing program, a qualified person who has completed the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (SCAT5) training for concussion assessment.
(3) A *licensed operator shall have a horse ambulance available in the stable area on race days for the removal of injured animals.
(4) Provide a horse ambulance available to remove horses from the track.
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