SECTION 325:20-1-15. Duties of the Paddock Judge

(a)   The Paddock Judge shall supervise the assembling of the horses scheduled to race, the saddling of horses in the paddock, the saddling equipment and changes thereof, the mounting of the jockeys, and their departure for the post. The Paddock Judge shall maintain a record of all the equipment utilized in the saddling of a horse, and shall provide a report on saddling equipment to the Stewards at their request. The Paddock Judge or the Paddock Blacksmith/Plater shall inspect all horses to ensure that they are properly shod and shall immediately report to the Paddock Judge and/or the Stewards any horse which is not properly shod.

(b)   The following shall be prohibited on the front shoes of Thoroughbred horses while training and/or racing on any surface:

(1)   toe grabs with a height of greater than 2 millimeters;

(2)   bends;

(3)   jar caulks;

(4)   stickers; and

(5)   any other traction device worn on the front shoes.

(c)   Bar shoes may be used only with the consent of the Board of Stewards, and permission to discontinue their use must be obtained from the Stewards.

[Source: Amended at 26 Ok Reg 806, eff 4-25-09]