Participants in the Victorian Harness Racing industry are advised to ensure that the gear and equipment being utilised is approved for use by Harness Racing Australia (HRA) and is in satisfactory condition for use in races and trials.
To verify that the gear and equipment you are utilising is HRA approved please click here.
For further information relating to the applicable Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR), click on the following link:
Gear and Equipment
The following AHRR are of particular relevance:
273. (1) A person shall not use or permit the use of any gear or equipment that is not listed on the HRA Approved Gear List except with the permission of the Chairman of Stewards.
(2) A person shall not present to start or start a horse in a race in gear which in the opinion of the Stewards is:-
(a) Incorrectly fitted
(b) Insecure
(c) Of inadequate quality
(d) In poor condition
(e) Of insufficient strength and quality to cope with the stresses likely to be imposed on it in a race.
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards further advise industry participants that various compliance checks of gear/equipment will continue to be conducted.
HRV Stewards appreciate the full co-operation of industry participants when these checks are being performed and any person found to be in breach of the applicable AHRR may be penalised.
HRA have also recently published the following relevant notice: News Article - Australian Harness Racing
Contacts For HRV Integrity
HRV Stewards - Phone - 03 8378 0222
HRV Stewards Outside Business Hours - Phone - 9214 0650
Integrity Hotline - Phone - 03 9214 0651 or Email - integrity@hrv.org.au
Integrity Matters - Email - integritymatters@hrv.org.au
