A. Brief Description of the Issue
Jockey Cap Owners Colours not allowed in Alberta at the present time > Why not ? The current generic Jockey caps have the appearance of cheap / tacky look to them. Almost every other racing jurisdiction across North America as well throughout Europe it is the norm.
B. Discussion of the Issue and Problem
What specific problems or concerns are involved in this issue?
None
Who does the issue affect?
Racehorse Owners. They are ones paying the bills /expenses etc !
What existing HRA rules relate to this issue?
Not sure ?
C. Possible Solutions and Impact
What solution does this proposal provide?
The Owners Complete Set of racing colours.
How will the solution fix the problem?
HRA to make the change !
How will the change affect any entities or stakeholders?
Brings the Alberta horseracing industry inline with all other major racing jurisdiction's.
How will you or your organization be affected by the proposed change?
What are the benefits of the proposed change?
Brings a finishing touch of Professionalism to the industry.
What are the possible drawbacks of the proposed change?
There are none, absolutely no negative effects
D. Please identify any affected stakeholder groups that expressed support or opposition.
(These stakeholders may include the racetracks, breed registries, owners, trainers, jockeys, veterinarians, or others.)
For those stakeholder groups that have expressed an opinion, please list the points on which they agree or disagree, and the arguments they have expressed.
How could anyone be opposed, to such an easy, simple rule change ?
Are there any affected stakeholder groups that have not been consulted on this proposal?
I did speak to Jason Teague in July 2025 regarding this matter.
Please attach any formal letters of support or opposition by stakeholder groups. Files must be .pdf, .doc, .docx, or .txt format and under 3072k for the system to accept the submission. You can add a maximum of 3 attachments.
E. Attach the rule language you are proposing. Please show new language in a new paragraph below the current wording. If you are proposing that current rule language be eliminated, please indicate the text to be deleted with [delete: sample deleted copy]
Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners should be allowed to use their full racing colours that includes the Jockey Cap, if they so choose. Or this proposed rule change could read as follows 'All Jockey Caps carry the Owners complete racing colours' HRA could give a time period ( i.e 2 or 3 years ) for the complete change over.
F. Do any racing jurisdictions currently have a version of this rule in effect? If yes, please attach copies of those rules.
Owners racing colours on Jockey Caps are allowed at Woodbine and at major racetracks across North America
G. Review the Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta and identify any other Rules this change would affect and submit proposed amendments to those rules to comply with changes that would be made by this proposal.
None that I know of
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