MODEL RULE TO ESTABLISH CLEAR SET OF GUIDELINES FOR WHEN A RACE SHOULD BE DECLARED A “NO CONTEST” The USTA has submitted a proposed Model Rule to give Judges a clear set of guidelines to follow in determining when a race should be declared a “no contest”.
INFIELD PONDS TO BE ENCLOSED BY FENCE OR BARRIER The USTA is proposing a new Model Rule that provide for mandatory enclosure by fence or barrier of infield ponds at pari-mutuel racetracks.
UPDATE: On March 8, 2023, the Model Rules Committee voted in favor of this proposal and sent it to the ARCI Board for consideration. On March 9, 2023, the ARCI Board remanded this proposal to the Model Rules Committee for a Zoom meeting to be scheduled to include veterinarians for further discussion/information on this proposal.…
UPDATE: On March 8, 2023, the Model Rules Committee tabled this proposal pending further review and educational information from Oklahoma. 2/2/2023 – Since this matter was last before the committee the State of Oklahoma has implemented policies in conformance with the IFHA. This matter is back before the committee to consider adoption based upon the…
