City of Baltimore
Baltimore City Code

§ 10-916. Equipment.

The custodian of every horse:

(1) must assure that the saddle, harness, shoes, bridle, and all other equipment required or in use:

(i) are in good working order;

(ii) fit properly; and

(iii) will not cause physical pain or injury to the horse;

(2) may not use curb bits, twisted wire, twisted wire snaffles, spurs, bucking straps, flank straps, or similar devices; and

(3) must inspect the horse and all its equipment and other attachments:

(i) whenever it departs from the stable;

(ii) whenever it returns to the stable; and

(iii) if not being used, at least once daily.