The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:
Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \ Part 3 Horse Racing Misconduct \ Division 2 Rule Violations
The following rule is AMENDED to read:
Rule 287g Specific violations
(1) A person also *violates these rules who
(xi) The possession or use on a horse of any goading device, or chain, or mechanical or electrical device other than an approved whip/riding crop or approved spurs used in the manner prescribed by the rules upon a horse shall constitute a violation;
Rule 287g Specific violations previously stated:
(1) A person also *violates these rules who
(xi) The possession or use on a horse of any goading device, or chain, or spur, or mechanical or electrical device other than a whip/riding crop used in the manner prescribed by the rules upon a horse shall constitute a violation;
Dated in the City of Edmonton
in the Province of Alberta
this 13th day of April 2026.
Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
HORSE RACING ALBERTA