Racing gear / equipment

Please refer to the following instructions regarding the use of gear for horses in JRA races.

If a Trainer would like to equip horses with any gear or equipment which are not listed below, please contact the JRA officials.

Approved gear

Hood

Horizon Net (Pacifier) with
a clear field of vision

 

Neck Stretch Band

Shadow Roll

Sheep Skin Brow Band

Sheep Skin Cheek Pieces

Tongue Tie

Blinker
*Subject to declaration

Eye Shield / Mono Clear Cup

*Approved only for one eye

 

Prohibited gear

Cornell Collar  
Nasal Strips

Gear prohibited during the race

The following gear are permitted to be worn until entering the starting gate.

Horizon Net (Pacifier) with
an obstructed field of vision
Lip Net
Nose Tie

Rubber Band