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CHRB OKs Safety Helmet Rule, Meet Licenses

CHRB OKs Safety Helmet Rule, Meet Licenses

A rule amendment requiring that any person mounted on horseback, riding in a sulky or working as a member of the starting gate crew must wear a safety helmet was passed by the California Horse Racing Board.

 Saturday, May 22, 2010

KHRC Panel Approves Helmet Regulation

A committee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved a proposed regulation that would mandate safety helmets be worn by all licensed personnel--including exercise riders and trainers during morning training times--at all of the state's tracks.

 Monday, April 06, 2009

Kentucky to Enforce Helmet Regulation

The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority will begin enforcing a rule which requires all jockey helmets to meet the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials. The enforcement will begin at the Sept. 6 opening of Turfway Park.

 Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Delaware Lawmakers Act on Racing Safety Measures

Jockeys would be required to wear safety helmets and flak jackets during races and workouts under legislation approved June 22 by the Delaware House of Representatives.

 Tuesday, June 27, 2006