Title 9 Part 4225

Every jockey must be weighed for a specified horse not less than 30 minutes before the time fixed for the race and the number of the horse shall be exhibited officially as soon as possible.

If a horse runs in muzzle, martingale, breastplate or clothing, it must be put on the scale and included in the jockey's weight.

No whip or substitute for a whip, blinkers or number cloth shall be allowed on the scales nor shall any bridle, safety vest or safety helmet approved by the stewards be weighed. A safety vest shall weigh no more than two pounds and shall be designed to provide shock absorbing protection to the upper body, as evidenced by a label with at least a rating of five, by the British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA).

If a jockey intends to carry overweight, he must declare the amount thereof at the time of weighing out, or if in doubt as to his proper weight, he may declare the weight he intends to carry.

If a jockey intends to carry overweight exceeding by more than two pounds the weight which his horse is to carry, the owner or trainer consenting, he must declare the amount of overweight to the clerk of the scales at least 45 minutes before the time appointed for the race, and the clerk shall cause the overweight to be stated on the notice commission immediately. For failure on the part of a jockey to comply with this section, he may be punished.

No horse shall carry more than five pounds overweight except in races confined exclusively to amateurs or to riders who are officers of the United States Army or Navy or of the National Guard.

The owner is responsible for the weight carried by his horse.

Only equipment specifically approved by the steward shall be worn or carried by a jockey or a horse in a race.