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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".53" citation="COMAR 09.10.01.53" title_num="09" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="01" heading="Farrier.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A farrier may not shoe horses at a race track under the jurisdiction of the Commission until the farrier has obtained a license from the Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An applicant shall satisfy all of the following requirements before obtaining a farrier's license:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The applicant shall be endorsed by three trainers licensed in Maryland and shall have had a minimum of 2 years experience.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An examination shall be conducted to demonstrate an applicant's ability to plate a race horse or pony. The examination shall be observed by a representative of the organization which represents the majority of the horsemen, a farrier licensed in Maryland, and a Maryland Racing Commission veterinarian.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The examiners shall report to the stewards on the applicant's ability to shoe a horse.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>