The Ontario Racing Commission today issued a reminder to the provincial horse racing industry that standardbred participants that safety vests will be required any time while jogging, training, parading or warming up a horse on racetrack grounds in Ontario starting October 1, 2009

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While no specific design or manufacturer is stipulated under the rules, the ORC judges will be monitoring all participants to ensure appropriate equipment is worn.

In addition, participants should be aware that beyond 2012, the ORC will be amending the rule to make it a requirement that all safety vests meet the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) Standard F2681.

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(With files from the ORC)