# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 10 — Racing Commission

### Chapter 01 — Thoroughbred Rules

#### Regulation .18 Equipment Changes.

*COMAR 09.10.01.18*

A. Permission to add or discontinue the use of blinkers or any other device that would restrict the vision of a horse from behind shall be approved by the starter before being granted by the stewards.

B. Permission for a rider to discontinue carrying a whip on his mount shall be obtained from the stewards, and permission shall be obtained from the stewards before adding the whip back as part of the rider's equipment.