The Rules Governing Horse Racing in Alberta are AMENDED as follows:

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules \ Part 1 Administration of Horse Races and Veterinary Care, Division 1 Appointment of Officials, Facilities, and Record Keeping Racing Officials

The following rule is AMENDED to read:

Rule 112 g First aid and ambulance facilities

(1) A *licensed operator shall provide and equip a properly staffed and equipped Basic Life Support ambulance in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act with primary care paramedics.

(a) At “A” Tracks during training hours where Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse racing is conducted; during qualifying where Standardbred racing is conducted, and during all racing hours for all breeds.

(b) At “B” Tracks during qualifying where Standardbred racing is conducted, and during all racing hours for all breeds.

(2) A *licensed operator shall have during morning workouts, qualifying races and during the regular racing program, a qualified person who has completed the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (SCAT5) or the most current Edition training for concussion assessment.

(3) A *licensed operator shall provide an equine ambulance staffed by trained personnel on association grounds on each day that the race track is open for racing or training.

(4) Provide a horse ambulance available to remove horses from the track.

Rule 112 g First aid and ambulance facilities previously stated:

(1) A *licensed operator shall provide and equip a first aid room and have present on their premises, or within easy call, a licensed physician, registered nurse, or qualified attendant and shall have present during morning workouts, qualifying races and during the regular racing program an ambulance or mobile first aid vehicle, equipped and operated by the St John Ambulance or equivalent, for participants and patrons.

(2) A *licensed operator shall have during morning workouts, qualifying races and during the regular racing program, a qualified person who has completed the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 5th Edition (SCAT5) training for concussion assessment.

(3) A *licensed operator shall have a horse ambulance available in the stable area on race days for the removal of injured animals.

(4) Provide a horse ambulance available to remove horses from the track.

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