Rules of Racing & Constitution
Rules of Racing - Full Version
With amendments. Effective from 6 April 2026.
NZTR Constitution
12 December 2025
Rules of Racing & Constitution Archive
Rules of Racing - 1 October 2025
With amendments. Effective from 1 October 2025
Rules of Racing - 17 June 2025
With amendments. Effective from 17 June 2025
Rules of Racing - 12 February 2025
With amendments. Effective from 12 February 2025
Rules of Racing - 15 August 2024
With amendments. Effective from 15 August 2024
Rules of Racing - 1 February 2024
With amendments. Effective from 1 February 2024
Rules of Racing - 3 October 2023
With amendments. Effective from 3 October 2023
Rules of Racing - 1 August 2023
With amendments. Effective from 1 August 2023
Penalties
RIB Penalty Guide
With effect from April 2026
Thoroughbred Minor Infringement System
With effect from 10th February 2023
Directives
2YO Horses Trialling Around Markers
Use of Grass Tracks for Harness Racing
COVID-19 Regulations (September 2022)
Withdrawing Horses From Feature Races
Horses and Bits on a Racecourse
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Code of Conduct
Horse Movement
Presenting Horses Oncourse
Jewellery Worn By Riders
Blinkers
Race Course Entry
STS Irons
Race Day Treatment of Horses
Regulations
Prohibited Substance Regulations
Permitted Medication Regulation
Notifiable Surgeries and Procedures Regulations
Track Safety
Race Meeting Track Information Template
Track Preparation Policy
Compensation Guide Following an Abandoned Meeting
Post Abandonment Report
Return to Racing Policy
This Policy is currently being updated and is out for consultation.
Policies
Abandonment Policy
Barrier Certification
Policy to Transfer Racemeetings to a Synthetic Track
Policy on Concussion Management, Neuropsychology Testing and Return to Riding
Safety Sensitive Activities
NZ Rider Fees
1 August 2024-31 July 2026
Apprentice Jockeys Fund Policy
General Trust Fund Policy
Starters Manual
Pregnancy Guidelines
Swabbing Instruction Policy
Hot Weather Policy
Standard Balloting Conditions
Thoroughbred Welfare Detailed Assessment Standards
Horse Welfare Guidelines
Register of Approved and Notifiable Racing Gear
Updated August 2025
Naming Policy
Racing Conditions and Regulations
Approved Safety Vests, Skull Caps & Padded Whips
Effective from 18 March 2025
Approved Farriers for Scratching Certificates
NZTR Licensing Policy
Effective from 29 September 2025
NZTR Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Policy
Effective from 1 February 2024
NZTR Suitability Policy
Effective from 4 December 2024
Horses with Disorders of Sexual Development
Effective from 21 January 2025
Arrears list
23 March 2026