PART SIX   


Trainers

 

Article: 61

Every Trainer of a horse running under these rules must obtain from the Equestrian Club either :

1 ) A Private Trainers License ( Family ) :

- P. T. should be not less  than 18 years old.

- which is only for those who wish to train their Own, or their fathers , or their Sons or their Brothers horses.

- He must own or lease stables from the Club for keeping and training his horses under his responsibility. The stables must be in his or his relatives names.

- This License does not qualify him to train any other Owners horses.

2 ) A General Trainers License:

- G. T. should be not less  than 21 years old.

 (a) General Trainer having a stable :

Issued to a Trainer who meets the following requirements:

-    He must be an owner or lessee of a stable with at least Five boxes .

-    He must have at least Five horses in his training under power of authority given by their owners .

(b) Authorized General Trainer :

Issued to a Trainer who wishes to train horses belonging to other owners having stables for their horses. He must have at least five horses in training under official written power of authority by their owners. He shall have the right to train other horses by approval of their principal owners.

(c) Authorized Foreign Trainer :

Issued to foreign Trainers who are practicing training in the kingdom after submitting the following documents:

-    A certificate of good conduct from the Racing Authority where he last Trained.

-    His Principal horse Owner request for a license for him to act as his Trainer .

-    A copy of his Passport and igama showing his career.

-    He shall have the right to train other horses by approval of their principal owners .

 A Steward will visit the stable to assure adequate safety and sanitary condition before awarding him a license.

Article: 62

Every Assistant Trainer must be licensed to carry out his duties under these rules.

Article: 63

 All licenses are for a season (or part season) only.

           Application must be accompanied by the annual fee  which is fixed  from time to time.

Article: 64

Every Trainer shall :

a)    Perform his professional duties effectively towards management of the stables and training of horses, in addition to complete supervision of stable housekeeping, feeding, and safety inside the stable.

b)    Be responsible for supervision of his grooms.

c)    Conduct his business and fulfill his responsibilities in compliance with all directions of his Owners and of the Equestrian Club.

d)    Meet his commitments towards his work riders.

e)    All participating Trainers and their assistants must report to the club ( registration office ) at 9am on Scratch and withdrawal  day:

1- Selecting  which of their multiple-entries will be guaranteed a run and not be subject to ballot ( this applies to Trainers of Principal Stables only ).                

2- Withdrawal of any of their registered horses .

3- To indicate which of their Owners multiple-entries will be scratched if entries exceed the maximum number of runners allowed.

4- Selecting  some horses as reserve if it is necessary.

5- Balloting and taking position in the starting gate .

f)    Registration of desired  Jockeys for their runners . this will be on Scratch and withdrawal  day  morning when balloting and scratching takes place to avoid being subject to financial penalty.

* Trainers are not allowed to charge any Jockey  after the start of the first race without the prior  permission  of the stewards an hour before the  race or two races before participation of this horse.

g)   Trainers must always complete, stamp and sign the Club's Official Veterinary form to notify Stewards of non-runners for veterinary reasons. Failure to do this could to a fine ( see article 81).

h)    Trainers are responsible for ensuring that their Jockeys and Grooms wear the correct Owners Uniform and ensuring its cleanliness. Wearing the wrong uniform will lead to the Horses withdrawal.

i)      Trainers are responsible for ensuring that the Saddle-cloth number and Jockeys arm numbers are as in the Official Programme.

j)      Any breach of this article shall subject the Trainer to disciplinary action by the Steward Committee

k)    A Trainer cannot register a horse to run in a race unless the horse is in his stable and trained by him at the time and date of registration.

Article: 65

The Trainer has the right to 10% of the prize money allocated to placing in the first five positions gained by a horse trained by him and 10% of the value of a car won.



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