- (a) No bridle shall weigh more than two pounds.
(b) All riding crops are subject to inspection and approval by the stewards and the clerk of scales. Riding crops shall have a shaft and a flap and will be allowed in flat racing including training, only as follows:
- (1) Maximum weight of eight ounces;
- (2) Maximum length, including flap of 30 inches;
- (3) Minimum diameter of the shaft of three-eighths inch; and
- (4) Shaft contact area must be smooth, with no protrusions or raised surface, and covered by shock absorbing material that gives a compression factor of at least one-millimeter throughout its circumference.
(c) The flap is the only allowable attachment to the shaft and must meet these specifications:
- (1) Length beyond the end of the shaft a maximum of one inch;
- (2) Width a minimum of 0.8 inch and a maximum of 1.6 inches;
- (3) No reinforcements or additions beyond the end of the shaft;
- (4) No binding within seven inches of the end of the shaft; and
- (5) Shock absorbing characteristics similar to those in the contact area of the shaft.
- (d) Blinkers are not to be placed on the horse until after the horse has been identified by the Horse Identifier, except with permission of the Stewards.
- (e) Approval from the Stewards or their designee for any change of equipment must be obtained prior to entry.
Amended at 36 Ok Reg 1463, eff 9-14-19