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

Chapter 3: General Horse Racing Rules, Part 6 Standardbred Racing, Division 6 Racing Rules

The following Rule 429 s is AMENDED to read:

Rule 429 s Conduct at standardbred race meetings

At Standardbred horse race meetings

(a) a person driving a horse must not smoke on the race track after one hour before post time of the 1st race on a program;

(b) no person may lead horses on the race track except during hours prescribed by the licensed operator;

(c) drivers shall fulfill all engagements, unless excused by the Judges;

(d) a driver must participate in, and be on time for, a post parade, unless the judges board otherwise permits.

Rule 429 s Conduct at standardbred race meetings previously stated:

At Standardbred horse race meetings

(a) a person driving a horse must not smoke on the race track after one hour before post time of the 1st race on a program;

(b) no person may lead horses on the race track except during hours prescribed by the licensed operator;

(c) a drive must drive when programmed, unless the driver is excused from driving by the judges board;

(d) a driver must participate in, and be on time for, a post parade, unless the judges board otherwise permits.

Dated at the City of Edmonton
in the province of Alberta
this 23 day of March , 2020

Kent Verlik, Chief Executive Officer
Horse Racing Alberta