Gear and Equipment Requirements
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards remind all Trainers that prior to a horse being permitted to compete in a race, a complete and accurate gear notification must be submitted.
Additionally, and in accordance with AHRR 273(1), only gear that has been approved by Harness Racing Australia (HRA) is permitted for use unless permission is granted by the Chairman of Stewards.
273. (1) A person shall not use or permit the use of any gear or equipment that is not listed on the HRA Approved Gear List except with the permission of the Chairman of Stewards.
Trainers are further reminded as to their additional requirements when referring to gear and equipment under the Australian Harness Racing Rules.
AHRR 273. (2) A person shall not present to start or start a horse in a race in gear which in the opinion of the Stewards is:-
(a) Incorrectly fitted
(b) Insecure
(c) Of inadequate quality
(d) In poor condition
(e) Of insufficient strength and quality to cope with the stresses likely to be imposed on it in a race.
(3) A person shall not without the permission of the Stewards start a horse in a race unless the horse is fitted with:
(a) A false belly band.
(b) Retaining straps.
(c) A throat lash.
(d) A breast plate.
(e) A cavesson or noseband.
(4) A person shall not start a horse in a race fitted with any equipment or gear that covers and/or protrudes past the nostrils of the horse.
(5) A person shall not without the approval of the Stewards change the registered gear of a horse.
(6) A person shall not present to start or start in a race a horse that is:-
(a) not wearing the correct number;
(b) not wearing the gear that has been approved by the Stewards for that horse.
(7) A person shall not modify or permit the modification of any gear or equipment except with the permission of the Chairman of Stewards.
(8) A person who fails to comply with any provision of this rule is guilty of an offence.
For further information on this matter please contact HRV Stewards using one of the following below:
Contacts For HRV Stewards
HRV Stewards - Phone - 03 8378 0222
HRV Stewards Outside Business Hours - Phone - 9214 0650
Integrity Hotline - Phone - 03 9214 0651 or Email - integrity@hrv.org.au
Integrity Matters - Email - integritymatters@hrv.org.au
