1. (a) Program training is prohibited. Any licensee engaged in program training may be suspended or fined by the stewards.

2. (b) Program training occurs when:

   1. (1) A licensed trainer is identified as the trainer of record in the official program but has not engaged in the actual training of the horse either personally or through the assistant trainer.

3. (c) Actual training, as it is used in this regulation, shall mean any responsibility required of a licensed trainer under this division or any act traditionally performed by a licensed trainer including but not limited to:

   1. (1) Determining when a horse will walk, gallop, or workout;
   2. (2) Determining the feed or supplements given to the horse;
   3. (3) Consulting with a licensed veterinarian when needed.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19460, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19420, 19440 and 19460, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and new Note filed 1-21-2021; operative 4-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 4).