Under the direction and supervision of the presiding judge, the paddock judge shall have complete charge of all paddock activities as outlined in § 183.32 (relating to paddock). The paddock judge shall:
- (1) Get the fields on the track for post parades in accordance with the schedule given to him by the presiding judge.
- (2) Inspect horses for changes in equipment, broken or faulty equipment, head numbers, and saddle pads.
- (3) Supervise paddock gate men.
- (4) Check horses and drivers in and out.
- (5) Direct the activities of the paddock blacksmith.
- (6) Immediately notify the presiding judge of anything that could in any way change, delay, or otherwise affect the racing program.
- (7) See that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the paddock.
- (8) Supervise the identification of horses in the race.
- (9) Notify the presiding judge of any change of racing equipment or shoes before the race.
- (10) Inspect and supervise the maintenance of all emergency equipment kept in the paddock.
- (11) Notify judges of the reason for any horse returning to the paddock after having entered the track for the post parade and before the start of the race.
- (12) Notify judges of all trainers and grooms who leave the paddock in an emergency.
- (13) Supervise and maintain cleanliness of paddock.
- (14) Supervise the conduct of all persons in the paddock.
- (15) Report any cruelty to any horse that he observes to the presiding judge.