Trainers Suspension

Originally Posted by eurobounce

Ok, what does it really mean that a trainer was suspended? I know they horses have to be under the care of another person, but does the trainer need to stay away from the barn? Can the suspended trainer still say what races a horses goes in and what the horse's workout schedule is, etc etc. Thanks in advance.

Not allowed on the premises of a racetrack or racetrack owned training center or track. Thats it.
You aren't supposed to talk to employees but thats very hard to enforce. Besides, the language always says trainer cant speak to employees. What about the trainers lawn mowing guy? can he speak to him? I mean, you could just give all written instructions to anyone you knew and have HIM or HER call the asst trainer. What are they gonna do? Stewards gonna suspend the lawn mowing guy?