Possible Racing Plans...
Mid/End March onwards for Spanish Ace, Zimbali, Harrisons Flyer,
Merlins Quest and Miltons Choice
Raceday
Guidelines
When we are racing
the Racehorse Owners Association have the following guidelines for
meeting your horse:
ROA'S: Code of practice for the parade ring
Racecourse parade rings are getting
busier every season and the number of near misses and actual
incidents is increasing correspondingly.
This eight point Code of Good Practice, compiled by Council member
Janet Menzies, is intended as a guideline for
racehorse owners.
1. Please abide by the RCA's request that owners do not enter the
parade ring other than for business reasons or to view a horse
with which they are connected.
2. Assist racecourse management by following the Jockey Club
General Instruction that children under the age of 12 are not
allowed in the parade ring.
3. Don't block up disabled access areas and do be aware of the
special issues faced by wheelchair users within the parade ring.
4. Risk assessments show that large numbers of connections of
syndicated horses pose particular problems in the parade ring.
A good place to view the horse is the
pre-parade ring (often far less busy).
5. Some new syndicate members are inexperienced around horses.
Where possible enter the parade ring with an
experienced person and be aware on horse walkways, crossing
points, etc.
6. If you are a new owner yourself, make a point of meeting your
trainer (us) in plenty of time so that
we can show you into the parade ring.
7. The RCA has identified the major parade ring risks as coming
from loose and unruly horses. This is more likely in two-year-old
races on the Flat and National Hunt bumpers, so be particularly
careful if your horse is in one of these races.
8. Everybody wants to enjoy their parade ring experience to the
full, but remember your thoroughbred racehorse is both valuable
and highly-strung, so avoid loud behaviour and intrusive
photography. When the moment comes for mounting up, stand well
clear and leave it to the professionals.
Horses are very unpredictable and you need
to be prepared for a horse to kick out so please always ensure
that you stand well clear at all times.
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