Horsemen! New in 2025: Coggins Tests are Required Every 6 Months by Order of the ORC

Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Test: Evidence of a negative EIA test must be done within six months during the racing season. This is for all horses participating including pony and outriders.

Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID): May not be given within 48 hours of a race.

Nasogastric tubes: May only be used by Veterinarians, and only more than 48 hours before a race without the permission of a Commission Veterinarian.  No tubes longer than 12 inches will be allowed to be in the possession of anyone other than an ORC licensed veterinarian.

Increase in maximum fines: The maximum fine will move from $500.00 to $5,000.00.

New licensing database: We are anticipating a new licensing database will go online in June of 2025. This will allow licensees to check the status and renew from anywhere.  Updates on this are available on the Oregon Racing Commission website 

Change in licensing period: Licenses will go from a 3-year license to a 2-year period once the new licensing database goes on line.  This will mean that the licenses will cost $40.00 each until new legislation is signed to increase the fees.

Increase in license fees: Provided SB 853 passes, incensing fees will change from a flat rate of $20.00 per year to a rate between $25 and $100.00 per year depending on the license type. Licenses will be valid for two years.  Licenses will be conditional, based on the successful passing of a background check.

Restrictions on the number of races per horse: Horses are not allowed to race two times within a two-day period. 

Jockeys must have a physical within the last 12 months.

Jockeys must be registered through Headcheck.  ORC may assist with scheduling. Please contact us for assistance.

TCO2 Testing begins in 2025.