Section 285.815.4. Track maintenance; track equipment; head and saddle pad numbers.

(1) A race track over which registered light horse races are conducted shall be maintained so as to make registered light horse racing safe. The track shall be adequately drained, shall be kept in a smooth condition during the races, and shall be sprinkled   between   races   when necessary. The track condition shall be approved by the    presiding   judge or, in his or her absence, by a representative of the director before

any races are conducted over it if purses are paid in part  by funds   allocated under these rules.

(2)   A multiple stall starting gate (8 or 10 stall) and starter approved by the director shall be used in a registered light horse race.

(3)   A fair shall use a photographer and photo finish equipment approved by the director for a registered light horse race.

(4)   A registered light horse race entry shall be provided with a saddle pad and either a head number or armband or both.

History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS.