| Agency |
Racing Board |
| Phone |
312.814.2600 |
| URL |
www.state.il.us/agency/irb |
| Job Description |
A person who leads the horses to the paddock in the afternoon for the races and may provide exercise for a horse in the morning when a trainer does not want him exercised with a rider on his back. |
| Statute |
Section 15 authorized by Sect. 9 (b) of the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1989 ch. 8 par. 37-15 and 37-9 (b)) |
| Type of Regulation |
License |
| Number Regulated |
30 (Thoroughbred) |
| Age |
16 |
| Education/Experience |
- Shall have been licensed previously by the board or by another racing jurisdiction;
- If unable to meet the above requirement, applicant shall demonstrate his riding ability to the stewards or their designee.
|
| Exam |
Exam given by the stewards. |
| Exam Type |
Performance (hands-on) |
| Administered |
NA |
| Exam Fee |
NA |
| Passing Criteria |
NA |
| Repeats |
NA |
| Continuing Education |
No requirement |
| Citizenship |
Must be a United States citizen, a permanent resident alien, or the holder of a temporary or permanent work permit. |
| Other |
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| Note |
Licensure requirements, licensure fees, examination fees and exam administration are subject to change. |
| Application Fee |
NA |
| License Fee |
$57.00 ($10.00 license, $45.00 fingerprint fee (FBI/ISP), $2.00 ID badge) |
| Renewal Fee |
$10.00 |
| Reinstatement Fee |
NA |
| License Period |
One year |
| Reciprocity/Endorsement |
No. An occupation license issued at one race meeting in the State of Illinois shall be valid at any other Illinois race meeting regulated by the board that year. |
