RUNNING OF THE RACE

§ 305.271. Racing equipment.

 (a)  All riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the Stewards and the clerk of scales.

   (1)  Riding crops shall have a shaft and a flap and will be allowed in flat racing including training, only as follows:

     (i)   Maximum weight of 8 ounces;

     (ii)   Maximum length, including flap of 30 inches;

     (iii)   Minimum diameter of the shaft of 3/8 inch; and

     (iv)   Shaft contact area must be smooth, with no protrusions or raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material that gives a compression factor of at least one-millimeter throughout its circumference.

   (2)  The flap is the only allowable attachment to the shaft and must meet these specifications:

     (i)   Length beyond the end of the shaft a maximum of 1 inch;

     (ii)   Width a minimum of 0.8 inch and a maximum of 1.6 inches;

     (iii)   No reinforcements or additions beyond the end of the shaft;

     (iv)   No binding within 7 inches of the end of the shaft; and

     (v)   Shock absorbing characteristics similar to those the contact area of the shaft.

 (b)  No bridle shall exceed 2 pounds.

 (c)  A horse’s tongue may be tied down with clean bandages, gauze or tongue strap.

 (d)  No licensee may add blinkers or cheek pieces to a horse’s equipment or discontinue their use without the prior approval of the Starter, the paddock Judge, and the Stewards. Any request for a change must be stated at entry. Blinkers and cheek pieces may not be utilized at the same time.

 (e)  No licensee may change any equipment used on a horse since its last race in this Commonwealth without approval of the paddock Judge.

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