Columbus, OH — On Tuesday, Dec. 13, Chairperson Sam Lilly and Director Jim Reynolds conducted the annual USTA District 5 meeting in Springfield, Ill.

The meeting included a discussion of and voting on the 21 rule and bylaw change proposals. The proposed rule changes for 2023 may be found here.

Following are the results of the 2023 proposals from District 5:

Proposal #1 – Saddle Pad Colors: REJECTED
Proposal #2 – Infield Pond Barriers: REJECTED
Proposal #3 – Racing Official/Driver Conflict of Interest: ACCEPTED
Proposal #4 – “No Contest” Criteria: ACCEPTED
Proposal #5 – Stallion Syndicate Requirements: ACCEPTED
Proposal #6 – Partnership Listed Owners: ACCEPTED
Proposal #7 – Horses 15 and Older: ACCEPTED
Proposal #8 – Claim Announcements: ACCEPTED
Proposal #9 – 2-Year-Olds on the Gate: ACCEPTED
Proposal #10 – Purse Money Distribution: REJECTED
Proposal #11 – Amateur Racing Licenses: REJECTED
Proposal #12 – Filing of Driver Objections: ACCEPTED
Proposal #13 – AI Following Castration or Death: REJECTED
Proposal #14 – Monthly Breeding Reporting: REJECTED
Proposal #15 – Live Foals > 140 Limit: REJECTED
Proposal #16 – Live Foals > 140 Limit: REJECTED
Proposal #17 – Embryo Transfer Restrictions: REJECTED
Proposal #18 – SIP Membership Category: REJECTED
Proposal #19 – District 6 Track Directors: ACCEPTED
Proposal #20 – Roll Call Votes: ACCEPTED
Proposal #21 – Anti-Harassment: ACCEPTED