PART 3 - GENERAL DUTIES OF TRAINERS - (C)21 to (C)49
33. Restrictions applying in relation to a horse whilst on racecourse property
33.1 This Rule applies where
- 33.1.1 a horse under the care or control of a trainer is on Racecourse Property for the purposes of running in a race, and
33.1.2 the Stable Security Officers have commenced their duties.
33.2 Until such time as the horse has either run in the race or has been withdrawn, the horse must not leave Racecourse Property except for the purposes of
- 33.2.1 moving between the official racecourse stables and the racecourse, or
33.2.2 proceeding to and from any gallops which are not on Racecourse Property.
33.3 Subject to Paragraph 33.6, no substance may be administered to a horse (by injection, orally or any other method) other than normal feed and water offered by mouth unless a Veterinary Officer grants a special dispensation.
33.4 Where a horse is injured or ill
- 33.4.1 treatment may only be given by the racecourse Veterinary Surgeon, but
33.4.2 a Veterinary Officer may authorise the admission of the Trainer's Veterinary Surgeon, if available, to advise and assist with the treatment.
33.5 Where a Trainer wishes his horse to receive Manipulative Therapy in the official racecourse stables
- 33.5.1 the Trainer must obtain prior approval from a Veterinary Officer,
33.5.2 a Veterinary Officer may authorise the admission of a Person who is not authorised to enter such premises provided he is satisfied, normally by a written confirmation from a Veterinary Surgeon who
- 33.5.2.1 has diagnosed the condition, and
33.5.2.2 decided that the horse should receive Manipulative Therapy
33.5.3 a Person acting for the Authority at the race meeting may observe the giving of the therapy.
- 33.5.2.1 has diagnosed the condition, and
33.6 A general dispensation is granted to enable a Trainer or his employees to use a bulb syringe to administer water to a horse in small quantities, but the Authority may withdraw this dispensation generally or from specific Trainers or their employees.
33.7 In this Rule
Manipulative Therapy includes physiotherapy, osteopathy and chiropractic.
