2025 Petitions are ready for public discussion. Have your say — before they close on January 15th.

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Rule 300 (1)
(A) Just one breathalyzer test, the breathalyzer test with the average of two tests was taken out of the rule book a couple years ago.

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We would like to add the agreed upon rules regarding the extended lane/passing lane to our official rule book.

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The health, safety, and welfare of racehorses have become significant concerns in the horse racing industry due to the high physical demands placed on these animals and the risks they face during training and competition. Ensuring their well-being involves a combination of ethical practices, veterinary care, and regulatory compliance.

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Equine infectious anemia - There is no cure for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), nor is there a vaccine that will prevent a horse from becoming infected. Control for this risk on racetracks is directly related to the requirement of a negative Coggins test for each horse before it enters the racetrack property.

A. Brief Description of the Issue

The shortage of racehorses in Alberta is a pressing issue, and the trend of horses being claimed for purposes outside of racing, such as for Chuckwagon and Indian Relay races, is contributing to the problem. This is not only reducing the pool of racehorses available for Alberta meets but also affecting the sustainability of the racing industry in the province.
It is necessary to introduce specific regulations ensure horses claimed within the racing industry remain in the racing circuits in Alberta before going to other uses.
This rule is designed to ensure horses are fit and actively competing after being claimed, while also holding trainers accountable for following regulations.

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Horses not being allowed to wear protective bandages (polos etc). REF: Rule- 221-2

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I would like to change the no dogs in the stable area rule

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Currently, a licensed owner of a thoroughbred racehorse may only have one stable name. This limits the owner's ability to diversify their involvement in the industry and restricts potential growth opportunities for both the owners and the sport as a whole.

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Rule 122 g Shock Wave Therapy
This rule does not give us specific information as to who can have the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy machine and the Radial Pulse Wave Therapy machine. The rule does state a practicing licensed veterinarian can use these machines. As well, it should be mandatory to register these machines every year which is not indicated in the rule.