006.06.17 Ark. Code R. 014 - Rule 2163 (c) - Requirements and Condititions for the Use of a Riding Crop

(1) Although the use of a riding crop is not required, any jockey who uses a riding crop during a race shall do so only for safety, correction and encouragement;

(2) All riders shall comply with the following when using a riding crop:

(a) Showing the horse the riding crop and giving it time to respond before hitting it;

(b) Having used the riding crop, giving the horse a chance to respond before using it again;

(c) Using the riding crop in rhythm with the horse's stride.

(3) Prohibited uses of the riding crop include but are not limited to striking a horse:

(a) On the head, flanks or any other part of its body other than the shoulders or hind quarters except when necessary to control a horse;

(b) During the post parade or after the finish of the race except when necessary to control the horse;

(c) Excessively or brutally causing welts or breaks in the skin;

(d) When the horse clearly is out of the race or has obtained its maximum placing;

(e) Persistently hitting the horse even though the horse is showing no response under the riding crop, or

(f) Striking another rider or horse.

(4) All riding crops are subject to inspection and approval of the Stewards and Clerk of Scales.

(5) Riding crops shall have a shaft and flap and weigh a maximum of eight (8) ounces; have a maximum length, including flap, of 30 inches; a minimum shaft diameter of one-half inch and the shaft contact area must be smooth with no protrusions or raised surface and covered by shock absorbing material that gives a compression factors of at least one-millimeter throughout its circumference.

(6) The flap is the only allowable attachment to the shaft and the length must not be more than one inch beyond the end of the shaft, a minimum width of 0.8 inch and a maximum of 1.6 inches, no reinforcements or additions beyond the end of the shaft, and shock absorbing characteristics similar to those of the contact area of the shaft.

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006.06.17 Ark. Code R. 014

10/25/2017