The U.S. Trotting Association’s newly adopted rules that were approved at the recent annual Board of Directors meeting held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton from March 10 through 12 and the minutes from each of the committee meetings are available online.
To access the minutes, click here.
Some of the changes in the new rules include revisions regarding:
• Adoption of World Trotting Conference whipping rules
• Horse identification and the use of microchips
• Standards of conduct
• Alcohol and medication usage
• Head number requirements
• Fair start poles
• Medical clearance following injuries
• Pleasure horse registration
• Claiming allowances
The minutes from the Marketing/Communications, Racing, Registration, Rules and Finance committees are also available.
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