A professional who inspects equipment of horses and riders in paddock at racetrack before each race to determine that equipment meets track and state racing commission specifications. Responsibilities include:

• Reads racing programs to schedule arrival of horses and riders in paddock area.
• Examines horse's equipment and rider's attire to assure compliance with racing specifications.
• Orders equipment changes to conform to racing rules.
• Refers requests for equipment changes to racing officials.
• Tells riders to mount and dismount.
• Signals winning horse and rider to winner's circle.
• Reports delays in paddock area and equipment changes to racing officials.
• Examines credentials to prevent unauthorized persons from entering paddock area.