Monday, 20 April 2026 16:52

Directive No. 234-2026 — Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse

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

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