| License Description |
Stewards shall have the power to interpret the rules and decide on all questions not specifically covered by them. In matters of racing, the orders of the stewards supersede the orders of the officers and directors of the franchise holder. Stewards have full power to regulate and govern the conduct of all racing officials, owners, trainers, jockeys, grooms, and other persons attending the horses before, during, and after races. They report any infractions of the rules to the Commission. The stewards investigate and render a decision in every protest made to them with the Commission. Requirements: 1) Must have at least three years (an average of 75 live race dates per year) of experience as a licensed racing official, (i.e., Racing Secretary, Patrol Judge, Paddock Judge, Clerk of Scales, Starter, Placing Judge or other racing official as designated by the Racing Commission). Or Must have at least five years (an average of 100 starts per year) of experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed trainer or jockey, with two years (an average of 75 live race dates per year) of experience as a licensed racing official. Or Must have at least ten years of experience in the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a licensed owner, whose experience, knowledge, ability and integrity relative to the industry are deemed sufficient by the Racing Commission, with two years (an average of 75 live race dates per year) of experience as a licensed racing official. Or Must be presently employed as a Steward for a length of time in the opinion of the Racing Commission to otherwise meet the experience requirements deemed necessary by the Racing Commission for the Steward position. Or Must have experience in the horse racing industry in a position or positions and for a length of time sufficient, in the opinion of the Racing Commission, to otherwise satisfy the experience requirements deemed necessary by the Racing Commission for the Steward position. 2) Persons with five years (an average of 75 race days per year) of experience as a licensed Steward need only attend a short course (of at least two days or 16 hours) given by an accredited Stewards' school, and pass the standard written and oral examinations. Or Persons with less experience must complete a course of at least seven days or 60 hours and pass the standard written and oral examinations. Written and Oral Examinations required. License fee: $5.00 |