About the License
The State of Colorado requires a Support Occupational License issued by the Division of Racing Events in order to race in Colorado. Support Occupational Licenses are valid for three years.
Between renewal years, licensees will need to submit a validation form to the Division of Racing every year. To expedite the validation process, The Division of Racing recommends submitting validation cards to the Division Offices prior to your arrival at Arapahoe Park via the online form. Please email us at dor_racing_licensing@state.co.us with any licensing questions or concerns.
Racing Support License Quick Links
Who Needs a Support License?
Animal Tattooer
Apprentice Jockey
Assistant Mutuel Manager
Assistant Racing Secretary
Assistant Starter
Assistant Trainer
Authorized Agent
Chartwriter
Clerk of Scale
Clocker
Director of Simulcasting
Exercise Rider
Groom
Horse Person’s Bookkeeper
Hub Supervisor
Identifier
Jockey
Jockey Agent
Lure Operator
Maintenance
Money Room Manager
Mutuel Employee
OTB Manager
Outrider
Owner
Owner/Trainer
Owner/Assistant Trainer
Paddock Judge
Photo Operator
Placing Judge
Platers
Pony Person
Private Veterinarian
Security Guard
Starter
Stable Supervisor
Tote Technician
Track Supervisor
Trainer
Video Operator