Equipment permitted on racecourses on race days

EQUIPMENT PERMITTED

ON RACECOURSES ON RACE DAYS

The Judicial Council of France Galop has approved the following changes to the equipment authorised for the use on racecourses on race days, effective October 22, 2026:

· Cooling boots are permitted AFTER the race

· Therapeutic rugs (heating, cooling, magnetic, ionic, infra-red-light therapy, etc.) are permitted before and after the race. Neck covers remain prohibited.

Checks of tack boxes will be stepped up and the racecourse stewards reserve the right to refuse any equipment deemed non-compliant.