Presence of Blood

WL707 Presence of Blood The presence of blood on an entry must be assessed individually, on a case-by-case basis. A Safety Time Out should be called and the entry examined by the Judge and/or Steward to evaluate the cause of the bleeding. In the instance of accidental bleeding from the mouth, such as caused when a horse has bitten its tongue, an attendant may wipe the area and the entry will be allowed to proceed. In cases of presence of blood caused by an injury, or made by tack/equipment, and the bleeding or injury poses an animal welfare concern, then the entry shall be excused. (See SP607 for Championship requirements.)