Horse trainer written/practical exam
Study Guide And All Actual Answers.
TXRC rule 311 (1) a - Answer states a person other than a patron may not participate in racing at which
pari-mutuel wagering is conducted unless the person has a valid license issued by the Commission. Any
individual who enters an animal is deemed to be a participant in racing.
TXRC rule 311 (2) a - Answer states a licensee may not employ a person to work at a racetrack at which
pari-mutuel wagering is conducted unless the person has a valid license issued by the Commission. It is
the responsibility of the trainer to ensure that every person in the trainer's employ is properly licensed
by the TXRC before being allowed to work. If possible, when a trainer releases an employee, the trainer
should retrieve the employee's badge and return it to the commission office. If the person you hire
states that he/she is licensed you need to actually see the badge. Do not just hire someone walking
down the shed row without checking out his/her licensing status.
1 year - Answer A TXRC assistant trainers license is valid for how long?
1, 2, or 3 years - Answer How long is a trainer's license valid for?
True - Answer T or F
You must obtain a license for each position you want? (ex. trainer, exercise rider, owner, etc.)
TXRC rule 311 (d) (1) - Answer states By accepting a license issued by the Commission, a person
consents to: (1) a search by the Commission of the person and the person's possessions at a racetrack to
check for violations of the Act or the Rules; (2) seizure of contraband; and (3) testing for alcohol and
controlled substances in accordance with subchapter D of this chapter. If a licensee refuses to allow a
search, the Board of Stewards may suspend his/her license and refer the matter to the Commission.
TXRC rule 311.6 - Answer lists several reasons and situations that could result in a license being denied,
suspended or revoked. This rule states the various types of criminal history that would result in the
employee not being able to be licensed in the racing industry. All new applicants must be fingerprinted
and returning licensees will be fingerprinted every three years. It is very important that all applicants list
criminal information and/or convictions and racing violations on his/her applications because this
information will show up on the fingerprint reports and failure to list this information will result in
disciplinary action.
, A trainer may submit an application for an owner's license on behalf of an owner provided all license
fees are submitted with the application by the trainer. If doing this, then information regarding the
owner must be given so that the owner receives the application and fingerprint card - Answer What
can a trainer do if the owner does not have a license at the time of the race?
21 days from the date of the trainer's application submission - Answer How many days does the owner
have to get its license if the trainer applied for it?
TXRC rule 311 (101) (b) - Answer lists the requirements for registering a Stable Name. Stable Name
Registration expires 1, 2, or 3 years from the date of issuance unless otherwise provided in the rules.
5% - Answer Each individual who owns what percentage or more of the race animal must be
individually licensed.
multiple owners' license - Answer A what is required if the owner, according to the registration papers,
is an entity other than an individual, such as a partnership.
True - Answer T or F
A race animal jointly owned by a husband and wife sharing the same last name are not required to
register as a Multiple Owner.
False - Answer T or F
Both the lessees and lessors do not have to obtain an individual license
3 - Answer How many members are on the board of Stewards?
1. regulation of all racing officials
2. track management
3. licensed personnel
4. other persons responsible for the conduct of racing
5. patrons
Study Guide And All Actual Answers.
TXRC rule 311 (1) a - Answer states a person other than a patron may not participate in racing at which
pari-mutuel wagering is conducted unless the person has a valid license issued by the Commission. Any
individual who enters an animal is deemed to be a participant in racing.
TXRC rule 311 (2) a - Answer states a licensee may not employ a person to work at a racetrack at which
pari-mutuel wagering is conducted unless the person has a valid license issued by the Commission. It is
the responsibility of the trainer to ensure that every person in the trainer's employ is properly licensed
by the TXRC before being allowed to work. If possible, when a trainer releases an employee, the trainer
should retrieve the employee's badge and return it to the commission office. If the person you hire
states that he/she is licensed you need to actually see the badge. Do not just hire someone walking
down the shed row without checking out his/her licensing status.
1 year - Answer A TXRC assistant trainers license is valid for how long?
1, 2, or 3 years - Answer How long is a trainer's license valid for?
True - Answer T or F
You must obtain a license for each position you want? (ex. trainer, exercise rider, owner, etc.)
TXRC rule 311 (d) (1) - Answer states By accepting a license issued by the Commission, a person
consents to: (1) a search by the Commission of the person and the person's possessions at a racetrack to
check for violations of the Act or the Rules; (2) seizure of contraband; and (3) testing for alcohol and
controlled substances in accordance with subchapter D of this chapter. If a licensee refuses to allow a
search, the Board of Stewards may suspend his/her license and refer the matter to the Commission.
TXRC rule 311.6 - Answer lists several reasons and situations that could result in a license being denied,
suspended or revoked. This rule states the various types of criminal history that would result in the
employee not being able to be licensed in the racing industry. All new applicants must be fingerprinted
and returning licensees will be fingerprinted every three years. It is very important that all applicants list
criminal information and/or convictions and racing violations on his/her applications because this
information will show up on the fingerprint reports and failure to list this information will result in
disciplinary action.
, A trainer may submit an application for an owner's license on behalf of an owner provided all license
fees are submitted with the application by the trainer. If doing this, then information regarding the
owner must be given so that the owner receives the application and fingerprint card - Answer What
can a trainer do if the owner does not have a license at the time of the race?
21 days from the date of the trainer's application submission - Answer How many days does the owner
have to get its license if the trainer applied for it?
TXRC rule 311 (101) (b) - Answer lists the requirements for registering a Stable Name. Stable Name
Registration expires 1, 2, or 3 years from the date of issuance unless otherwise provided in the rules.
5% - Answer Each individual who owns what percentage or more of the race animal must be
individually licensed.
multiple owners' license - Answer A what is required if the owner, according to the registration papers,
is an entity other than an individual, such as a partnership.
True - Answer T or F
A race animal jointly owned by a husband and wife sharing the same last name are not required to
register as a Multiple Owner.
False - Answer T or F
Both the lessees and lessors do not have to obtain an individual license
3 - Answer How many members are on the board of Stewards?
1. regulation of all racing officials
2. track management
3. licensed personnel
4. other persons responsible for the conduct of racing
5. patrons
