The outrider(s) is responsible for the following duties:
(1) During training hours:
(a) Maintaining safety on the racetrack;
(b) Ensuring all persons on horseback ride in a safe and prudent manner;
(c) Ensuring all persons on horseback have the proper safety equipment;
(d) Promptly reporting to the commission investigators any questionable conduct, and all injuries occurring on the track; and
(e) Reporting to the commission investigators, or stewards, unsafe riding, any persons on horseback who may be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
(2) During racing hours:
(a) Maintaining order during post parade;
(b) Ensuring all persons on horseback have the proper safety equipment;
(c) Ensuring that the horses arrive at the starting gate at post time; and
(d) Reporting to the stewards any questionable conduct, and unsafe riding.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
67.16.020 and
67.16.040. WSR 08-05-088, § 260-24-690, filed 2/15/08, effective 3/17/08. Statutory Authority: RCW
67.16.040. WSR 98-01-145, § 260-24-690, filed 12/19/97, effective 1/19/98.]