After the horses enter the track, no jockey may dismount and no horse may have the care of an attendant without consent of the stewards or the starter. The horse must be free of all hands other than those of the jockey, assistant starter, or other person authorized by § 20:04:20:78 to assist with the start before the starter releases the barrier.

Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:83.01, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 33 SDR 63, effective October 18, 2006.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(13).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56(13).