PART ONE   


Definitions

 

Terminology:

The terms referred to in these rules shall be strictly defined as stated herein below, unless otherwise stated in the context.

Race Meeting:

Refers to any race meeting conducted with the permission of and under the Rules of the Equestrian Club. 

Stewards / Stewards Committee:

The Committee selected by High Committee. It takes full charge of and has complete supervision of racing in the Equestrian Club.

Trainer:

Trainer is the person officially licensed for training horses  under These Rules.

Authorized Agent:

Is the person appointed by the Registered Owner to act on his behalf as formerly notified to the Equestrian Club.

Blinkers:

Means a garment fitted over the horse head with holes for eyes and ears, one or both eye holes being fitted with cowls cutting out all vision to side and rear, but permitting full forward vision.

Correct Weight:

Is the weight, at which a Rider is ‘weighed out’ by the Clerk of the Scales under these rules.   

Cup:

 Non-money prizes.

Investigation /Inquiry:

Any investigations held according to these Rules.

Breeder:

Is a person or entity who owns the dam when the foal is dropped (Born).

Race:

Any race for which a prize in cash or in kind or cup is assigned.

Racing Schedule:

The bulletin issued in that name by the Equestrian Club.

Recognized Race meeting:

Meeting Conducted for racing with the permission of the Stewards in Riyadh or Taif.

Registration Office:

The Department assigned to discharge the duties Listed.

Racing Season:

The number of recognized meetings throughout the season, starting in Taif and ending in Riyadh.

Horse:

Refers to colts, fillies, mares and geldings.

Club:

Refers to the Equestrian Club Riyadh.

License:

Means and includes any approval, consent, permission and permit to act in an official capacity, Train or Ride, given by the Club.

Owners:

Person or Persons Company or Establishment under whose name(s) a horse is registered to Race.

Hood:

Means a garment similar to blinkers incorporating ear covers but without eye cowls.

Jockey:

Is a person licensed by the Club to ride and in the absence of expressed reference in the context otherwise means a full or an apprentice Jockey.

Photo:

The photographic pictures taken at the winning post by a special camera made for the purpose and approved by the Stewards Committee.

Prohibited Substance:

Means a substance originating externally whether or not it is endogenous, and which falls into any of the categories in a list published as an instruction by the Equestrian Club. Substances include the metabolites of the substance and their Isomers.


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