Owner Access Pass
In an aim to continuously improve the operation of its On-Course Horse Movement Policy, HRV has reviewed the current policy which requires owners to be signed in by their trainer or licensed stable representative. As a result the Owners Access Pass has been introduced.
What is the Owners Access Pass?
The Owners Access Pass will enable owners unrestricted access to horse movement areas on racedays when a horse they own is engaged.
How do I obtain this level of accreditation?
The following two requirements must be completed:
1. Attend the free practical horse awareness training course outlined below. Bookings are essential through HRV’s Rose Nadile (8378 0200 or rnadile@hrv.org.au)
2. Complete a brief online theory component (details to be advised following booking)
Sunday 21 June, 3pm - Ararat Harness Racing Club
Each training session will be less than 1 hr in duration with additional dates and venues to be scheduled.
Once accredited what is the procedure for accessing horse movement areas?
Owners will be sent an Owners Access Pass. This pass will grant them unrestricted access to horse movement areas at meetings where they have a horse engaged.
To ensure this requirement is adhered to, owners will still be required to visit the raceday/secretaries office to collect a Stable Access Pass on presentation of their Owners Access Pass, however no sign in by the trainer will be required. It will be a requirement of entry to horse movement areas that both passes be displayed together.
Holders of an Owners Access Pass will still be required to purchase a Harness Card to gain course entry or pay the required entrance fee on arrival.
Can owners still access horse movement areas without the Owners Access Pass?
Yes. However, such owners will do so under the current arrangement whereby they need to be signed in and accompanied by a licensed person while in the horse movement area.