Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.3260 - Racing and safety equipment
Rule 3260.
(1) Any
person mounted on a horse or stable pony on the grounds must wear a properly
secured safety helmet at all times. Additionally, all members of the starting
gate crew must adhere to this rule at all times while performing their duties
or handling a horse.
(2) Any person
mounted on a horse or stable pony on the grounds must wear a properly-secured
safety vest at all times. Additionally, all members of the starting gate crew
must also adhere to this rule at all times while performing their duties or
handling a horse.
(3) The
association shall make available for use approved helmets, safety vests, and
any other safety equipment as required by the executive director for
association employees mounted on a horse or stable pony or members of the
starting gate crew.
(4) A safety
helmet or a safety vest must not be altered in any manner and the product
marking must not be removed or defaced.
(5) A riding crop, number cloth, or blinkers
are not allowed on the scales. A bridle or safety helmet approved by the
executive director must not be weighed.
(6) The use of spurs is prohibited.
(7) As used in this rule, "member of the
starting gate crew" means any person licensed as an assistant starter or any
person who handles a horse in the starting gate.
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