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OREGON
RACING COMMISSION
800
N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 310
Portland,
Oregon 97232
971-673-0207;
971-673-0213 fax
Fiscal
Advisory Committee Meeting – Rule Amendment OAR 462-140-0320 (6)(h)(ii)
Immunization
Wednesday,
March 18, 2026
The
Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday,
March 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held via
videoconference Meeting ID: 277 838 674 234 79 Passcode: xC7D6my9
Dial in by phone +1 503-446-4951,,614841529# United States, Portland Find a local number
Phone
conference ID: 614
841 529#
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Call
to order
2. Review
of rule amendment and recommendations
3. Discuss
impact and provide recommendations
4. Closing
remarks
5. Meeting
adjourned
OAR 462-140-0320 (6) (j) Proposed Amendment
Trainer
1) The trainer
shall be responsible for and shall be the absolute insurer of the condition of
horses entered in an official workout or race, regardless of the acts of third
persons.
(a) The trainer
is responsible for the presence of any prohibited drug, medication or other
substance, including permitted medication in excess of
the maximum allowable level, in such horses. A positive test for a prohibited
drug, medication or substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable level, as reported by a
commission approved laboratory, is prima facie evidence of a violation of this
rule.
(b) If any of
the trainer's duties are delegated to other personnel, the trainer remains
responsible if those jobs are not properly done.
(c) The trainer
shall be responsible for the condition and contents of stalls, tack rooms, and
other areas which have been assigned to the trainer by the association.
(2) No trainer
shall practice his/her profession except under the trainer's real and true
name.
(3) A trainer
is responsible for insuring that all employees and owners under his/her
supervision, and any other person who assists the trainer in the performance of
his/her duties, are properly licensed with the commission and shall report to
the commission within 24 hours the discharge or change of any permanent
employee.
(4) When a
trainer is unable to perform the duties required of the trainer for a period of
more than 24 hours, the trainer shall promptly notify the stewards and shall
recommend another qualified person to assume the responsibilities of the
trainer, subject to approval of the stewards. The trainer shall immediately
advise the stewards when the regular trainer resumes his/her duties.
(5) The trainer
shall ensure that all horses under his/her care are in sound racing condition
and are eligible under the conditions of the race before entering a horse in
any race. If a trainer discovers that an entered horse is ineligible or no
longer meets all entry requirements and conditions of the race, or is not in
sound racing condition, the trainer shall immediately notify the racing
secretary and submit any required form. A horse is not in sound racing
condition if it is ill, lame, injured, not properly plated, is blind, or its
vision is seriously impaired in both eyes.
(6) It shall be
the responsibility of the trainer to:
(a) Attend
their horse in the paddock, saddle and/or supervise the saddling of the horse,
unless the permission of the stewards has been given to send another licensed
trainer as a substitute.
(b) Maintain
the assigned stable area in a clean, neat and sanitary condition at all times:
(c) Ensure that
fire prevention rules are strictly observed in the assigned stable area.
(d) Ensure the
proper identity, custody, care, health, condition and safety of horses in
his/her charge.
(e) Disclose
the true and entire ownership of each horse in his/her care, custody or
control. Any change in ownership shall be reported immediately to, and approved
by, the stewards and recorded by the racing secretary.
(f) Train all
horses owned wholly or in part by him/her which are participating at the
meeting.
(g) Register
with the racing secretary each horse in his/her charge within 24 hours of the
arrival on association grounds.
(h) Ensure that, at the discretion of the Oregon Racing
Commission, upon arrival at a licensed racetrack, each horse in his/her care is
accompanied by a valid health certificate which shall be filed with the racing
secretary.
(i) All equines must have a negative Official Test for
equine infectious anemia (EIA) conducted within six months prior to entry onto
any racetrack or training track under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Racing
Commission. The negative EIA test shall be filed as evidence with the racing
secretary.
(j)
All
equines must have proof of Influenza and Rhinopneumonitis vaccinations within
the prior 180 days to enter of any racetrack or training track under the
jurisdiction of the Oregon Racing Commission. The date of vaccination, name of
vaccine and serial number shall be filed as evidence with the racing secretary.
(kj)
Use the services of those veterinarians licensed by the Commission to attend
horses that are on association grounds.
(lk) Promptly report the
death of any horse in his/her care on association grounds to the commission
veterinarian and to maintain compliance with the rules in governing post-mortem
examinations.
(ml) Maintain
knowledge of medication record and status of all horses in his/her care.
(nm)
Immediately report to the stewards and the official veterinarian if he/she
knows, or has cause to believe, that a horse in his/her custody, care or
control has received any prohibited drug or medication.
(on)
Represent an owner in making entries and scratches.
(po) Ensure
the fitness of a horse to perform creditably at the distance entered.
(qp)
Ensure that his/her horses are properly shod, bandaged and equipped.
(rq)
Attend the collection of urine or blood sample from the horse in his/her charge
or delegate a licensed representative or the owner of the horse to do so.
(sr)
Notify horse owners upon the revocation or suspension of his/her trainer’s
license. Upon application by the owner, the stewards may approve the transfer
of such horses to the care of another licensed trainer, and upon such approved
transfer, such horses may be entered to race.
(7) No trainer
shall remove or permit to be removed from the racecourse any
horse under his or her care without written permission of the racing secretary.
(8) The trainer
shall see to it that the foal certificate of any horse in his/her care shows if
a horse has been nerved, and shall verify that the
horse's name is on the list of nerved horses posted by the racing secretary,
and shall inform the commission veterinarian of any nerved horses.
(9) No trainer
shall employ a jockey for the purpose of preventing the jockey from riding in
any race.
(10) Any
trainer that accepts the responsibility, either whole or in part, for the care
or racing of another trainer’s horse or horses may be held equally responsible
for any violation of the Oregon rules of racing that occur while in his/her
care.
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Reason for
the rule: Requires proof of immunization for all horses entering the
racetrack grounds. Increase safety to the equines on site.
Fiscal
impact: None
Reference material:
https://aaep.org/resource/equine-herpesvirus-rhinopneumonitis-vaccination-guidelines/
https://aaep.org/resource/equine-influenza-vaccination-guidelines/
https://aaep.org/resource/rabies-vaccination-guidelines/
Hearing
required: Yes
Advisory
Committee Meeting: Yes
Statutory
authority:
Statutory/Other
Authority: ORS 462.270(3)
Statutes/Other
Implemented: ORS 462.270
Oregon Racing Commission
Immunization Rule Advisory Committee Charter
1. Purpose and Scope
The Immunization Rule Advisory Committee is
convened by the Oregon Racing Commission (ORC) to provide input on proposed
amendments to OAR 462-140-0320 (6) (j) requiring proof of up-to-date
immunizations for equines entering licensed racetrack facilities. The committee
will offer feedback on rule clarity, implementation considerations, and
industry impacts.
2. Rulemaking Overview
The proposed amendments to OAR 462-140-0320 (6) (j)
require that all equines entering a racetrack or training track under ORC
jurisdiction provide documentation of influenza and rhinopneumonitis
vaccinations within the previous 180 days. Trainers must submit the date of
vaccination, vaccine name, and serial number to the Racing Secretary.
3. Advisory Committee Roles
3.1 ORC Facilitator
The facilitator encourages constructive discussion,
ensures agenda alignment, and maintains meeting flow. The facilitator also
identifies when discussions move outside the scope and guides the committee
back to the rule under review.
3.2 Committee Members
Committee members are expected to attend meetings,
review materials in advance, participate respectfully, and provide insights
from their represented stakeholder groups. Members are responsible for sharing
relevant information and collaborating in good faith.
3.3 ORC Staff Support
ORC staff will provide logistical support,
distribute meeting materials, prepare summaries of discussions, and supply all
relevant rulemaking documentation.
4. Meetings and Procedures
Meetings of this advisory committee are open to the
public. Meeting dates and materials will be posted on the ORC website and
distributed to the email list. The committee is expected to meet at least once,
with additional meetings scheduled as needed.
5. Decision-Making
Committee discussions will inform ORC in drafting
the proposed immunization rule. The committee does not vote formally; instead,
ORC will consider the full range of perspectives when shaping the draft rule. A
public comment period and hearing will follow the advisory committee process.
6. Public Records and
Confidentiality
All committee documents, communications, and
meetings are public records. Proprietary information submitted must be
identified by the provider. ORC does not assume responsibility for protecting
confidential business information unless explicitly exempt under Oregon law.
7. Public Involvement
All committee meetings are open to public
observation. ORC may, at its discretion, allocate time for public comments.
After the committee process concludes, ORC will conduct a public rulemaking
process including a hearing and written comment period.
Authorized By:
_____________________________
Connie Winn, Executive Director
Oregon Racing Commission
Date: 3/3/2026
Committee Members
|
Name |
Title |
Company/Organization |
|
Randy Boden |
Executive
Director |
OHBPA |
|
Ben Root |
Secretary/Treasurer |
OHBPA |
|
Rob Keene, DVM |
SR Professional
Service Vet, Equine |
Boehringer
Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. |
|
Steve Smith |
Director of
Tillamook County Fairgrounds |
Tillamook County
Fair |
|
Rod Lowe |
President |
Southern Oregon
Horse Racing Association |
|
Rod Lowe |
CEO |
Horse Racing
Association (Grants Pass Downs) |
|
Connie Erickson |
President |
Oregon
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association |
|
Doug Smith |
President |
Crooked River
Roundup |
|
Chris Philbrook |
President |
Oregon Quarter
Horse Racing Association |
|
Patti Harris |
Board Member |
Oregon Quarter
Horse Racing Association |
|
Nate Jacobs |
President |
Eastern Oregon
Livestock Show |
|
Lawanda Bronson |
Member |
Confederated
Tribes of the Umatilla Indian |
|
Raymond Huesties |
Board of Trustees
Treasurer |
Confederated
Tribes of the Umatilla Indian |
ORC Staff
|
Name |
Title |
email |
|
Dr. Carly Ross,
DVM |
Senior
Veterinarian |
|
|
Mike Twiggs |
Presiding Steward |
|
|
Chris Montecino |
Chief
Investigator |
|
|
Connie Winn |
Executive
Director |
|
|
Karen Parkman |
Director of Administration |
|
|
Maleah Thom |
Administrative
Specialist |