The following HRNSW Local Rule has been approved by the Board of HRNSW to ensure the appropriate and safe use of a jogging machine at any location, including public and private registered training establishments. NSWLR 218 is in effect from today.
NSWLR 218 (1) A person must not, whilst driving or as a passenger in a motor vehicle, lead a horse directly from such motor vehicle in any manner including, but not limited to, by tethering a horse behind or to the side of a motor vehicle at any location, including a public or private registered training establishment.
(2) A person must not drive a motor vehicle with a jogging machine attached at a speed that results in a horse galloping or that could be considered fast work whilst the horse is attached or contained within the jogging machine at any location, including a public or private registered training establishment.
(3) A person must not attach or contain horses within a jogging machine unless that jogging machine is safe and free from any feature that could cause injury to a horse.
(4) A person intending to drive a motor vehicle with a jogging machine attached must hold a minimum of a provisional licence to drive a motor vehicle and must be licensed in the harness racing industry.
(5) A person who fails to comply with any provision of this rule is guilty of an offence.
Definition
For the purposes of this NSWLR a jogging machine is defined as a training aid that consists of a specialised trailer that is towed by a motor vehicle for the purpose of exercising horses at a slow speed.
A HRNSW Policy to support this Local Rule and provide further guidance is being finalised and will be circulated upon completion.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
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Name:
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Michael Prentice Clint Bentley
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Position:
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Chief Integrity Officer Chairman of Stewards
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Phone:
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(02) 9722 6600 (02) 9722 6628
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Email:
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mprentice@hrnsw.com.au cbentley@hrnsw.com.au
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