The paddock judge is responsible for performing the following duties:

(1) Supervise the horses in the paddock and saddling enclosure and ensure that the saddling of all horses are done by or under the direct supervision of the trainer or their assistant trainer as listed in the program, unless prior approval has been granted by the stewards;

(2) Inspect all equipment of each horse to ensure safety;

(3) Monitor any equipment as requested by the board of stewards;

(4) Prohibit any change of equipment listed in WAC 260-44-010 without approval of the board of stewards;

(5) Ensure that all horses are generally mounted at the same time, and all horses leave the paddock for the post parade in the proper sequence;

(6) Supervise paddock schooling of all horses approved for schooling;

(7) Place and remove horses on the paddock list for poor or unruly behavior in the paddock. Horses placed on the paddock list will be refused entry until the horse has been satisfactorily schooled in the paddock. Schooling will be under the direct supervision of the paddock judge or his/her designee;

(8) Ensure that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the paddock; and

(9) Report to the stewards any unusual activities in violation of these rules.