DRIVERS are reminded that safety equipment that is required to be worn during races and trials must be worn during training regardless if this is held on private or public property.
Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 159A states the following:
AHRR 159A. (1) A driver shall wear a helmet which has been approved and entered in the Register of Helmets approved by Harness Racing Australia.
(2) A driver shall at all times when driving or riding a horse keep his or her helmet correctly fastened.
(7) A person shall at all times when driving or riding a horse wear a body protector which has been approved by Harness Racing Australia.
(8) A driver shall not be in possession of a modified body protector or a body protector which has not been approved by Harness Racing Australia
Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) outlines the definition of a ‘Driver’
“Driver”means a person who is on a racetrack or a registered or unregistered training track for the purpose of driving or riding a horse.
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 33 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by a Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
HRNSW INTEGRITY CONTACTS:
MICHAEL PRENTICE | INTEGRITY MANAGER
(02) 9722 6600 • mprentice@hrnsw.com.au
GRANT ADAMS | CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS
(02) 9722 6600 • gadams@hrnsw.com.au
