23 CAR § 357-305 – Paddock Judge

(a) The Paddock Judge shall report any irregularities to the stewards.
(b) The Paddock Judge shall keep a record of all equipment carried by all horses in all races under his or her jurisdiction, and shall permit no change in equipment not authorized by the stewards.
(c) The Paddock Judge shall in each and every race require the plater in attendance in the paddock to see to it that all horses are properly shod.