The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and Veterinary Care, Division 1 Appointment of Officials, Facilities, and Record Keeping

The following Directive No. 77 - 2013, Rule 110 g is AMENDED to read:

Rule 110 g Services at race meetings

(1) A licensed operator conducting a standarcfbred or flat race meeting must

(a) Associations conducting extended meetings shall provide a paddock which shall be policed, and records maintained of all persons entering and leaving. The paddock must be constructed and policed so as to exclude unauthorized persons. Associations failing to comply with this rule, after notice from the Registrar, or Regulatory authority, may be subject to a monetary penalty and

(b) provide and maintain in the paddock or receiving barn, in accordance with standards approved by Horse Racing Alberta, washroom facilities, hot and cold running water, and proper lighting.

(2) During horse racing hours at major race meetings, associations shall provide in the paddock:

(a) the services of a blacksmith during racing hours;

(b) suitable extra equipment necessary to prevent unnecessary delay to the racing program;

(c) direct communication facilities to the Judge's stand; and

(d) a microchip scanner in good working order.

(3) To protect the safety and integrity of the industry, all racetracks in Alberta must provide outrider approved by the Board of Stewards/Judges.

Rule 110 g Services at race meetings previously stated:

(1) A licensed operator conducting a standard bred race meeting must

(a) provide and maintain a paddock or receiving barn that is adequately policed;

(b) maintain records of all persons entering the paddock or receiving barn, clearly recording the name and time that each person enters and leaves, and

(c) provide and maintain in the paddock or receiving barn, in accordance with standards approved by Horse Racing Alberta, washroom facilities, hot and cold running water, and proper lighting.

(2) During horse racing hours at major race meetings, the licensed operator must provide

(a) the services of a blacksmith in the paddock, and

(b) any suitable extra equipment in the paddock, for the use of the equipment inspector, to cope with emergencies and avoid unnecessary delays during a race.

(3) To protect the safety and integrity of the industry, all racetracks in Alberta must provide outriders approved the by Board of
Stewards/Judges.

Dated at the City of Edmonton
in the province of Alberta
this 23 day of March , 2020

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
Horse Racing Alberta