Ohio Administrative Code › Title 3769 - State Racing Commission › Chapter 3769-2 - Administrative Rules › Section 3769-2-23 - License qualifications for trainer, assistant trainer, second trainer, and horseshoer

Current through all regulations passed and filed through July 1, 2024
(A)
								Thoroughbred
(1)
									Each trainer, assistant trainer, or horseshoer desiring
			 a license will make application for a license in writing on a form provided by
			 the commission. The assistant trainer will have the same qualifications as a
			 trainer. Upon satisfactory completion of this application form, all trainer or
			 assistant trainer applicants have to provide written proof they have worked as
			 a groom or in some other type of apprentice capacity for a minimum of two years
			 prior to applying for a trainer or assistant trainer license. After providing
			 proof of the necessary two years of groom or apprentice training and after
			 having satisfactorily completed the application form, each trainer and
			 assistant trainer will take the examinations and/or tests needed by the Ohio
			 state racing commission. Satisfactory passing of the test qualifies the
			 applicant to be licensed.
(2)
									No trainer or assistant trainer license will be issued
			 to an applicant until the applicant is designated by the owner or trainer as
			 the trainer of a horse eligible to race in a parimutuel race in
			 Ohio.
(3)
									The applicant will state their full name, address, age,
			 and whether or not they are at the time of application under suspension, set
			 down, ruled off, or are otherwise ineligible for licensing in any jurisdiction.
			 The applicant will also set forth in the application any other information or
			 data concerning their past record, experience, and qualifications as may be
			 needed by the commission. The applicant will sign the application and may be
			 requested to affirm the truth of all statements.
(4)
									An applicant for
			 a trainer or assistant trainer license may be issued an Ohio license without
			 complying with paragraph (A) of this rule provided they have held a valid
			 license in the same category from another state or other racing jurisdiction
			 which has competency testing or similar qualifications, or from another state
			 or other racing jurisdiction where the applicant obtains a written statement of
			 their competence from a state steward in that state or
			 jurisdiction.
(5)
									A licensed assistant trainer assumes the same duties
			 and responsibilities as imposed on the holder of a trainer's license. The
			 licensed trainer is jointly responsible with their assistant trainer involving
			 a racing matter.
(6)
									An applicant for a horseshoer license will provide
			 written proof they have completed an apprenticeship lasting a minimum of one
			 year and pass any test or examination needed by the commission. These may be
			 waived by the commission, provided the applicant has held a valid license
			 issued in any jurisdiction that has competency testing or similar
			 qualifications for horseshoer applicants; or obtained from a state steward in
			 another jurisdiction a written statement certifying the applicant's competence
			 as a horseshoer.
(7)
									Each trainer, assistant trainer, or horseshoer has to
			 provide workers' compensation coverage in accordance with Ohio law for all of
			 their employees who are connected with racing. Upon request of the commission
			 the applicant for these licenses have to provide satisfactory proof of
			 coverage.